The Baltimore Ravens have a rich tradition and history in the NFL, but the wide receiver position has lacked star power and elite production. However, it ended with the selection of Zay Flowers in 2023.
The former Boston College pass catcher was solid as a rookie but took a significant leap in year two, earning his first Pro Bowl nod. This is history for Flowers and the Ravens, as he became the first Ravens wide receiver to earn a Pro Bowl nod in franchise history.
Zay Flowers is the first Ravens player to make the Pro Bowl as a wide receiver in the team’s 29-year history
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) January 2, 2025
Baltimore has names like Derrick Mason, Torrey Smith, Mark Clayton, Qadry Ismail, Travis Taylor, Anquan Boldin, Steve Smith, Hollywood Brown, Rashod Bateman, and others who never earn a Pro Bowl nod with the Ravens.
Flowers has a team-high 73 receptions and four touchdowns, and his 1,047 receiving yards are the sixth-most in the AFC.
His 1,905 career receiving yards are already 16th in franchise history, and his eyes should look toward teammate Mark Andrews, who’s currently third in franchise history with 5,476 career receiving yards.
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This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Zay Flowers makes Ravens franchise history with his Pro Bowl selection
Zay Flowers, the dynamic wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, has made franchise history with his selection to the Pro Bowl. This marks the first time in Ravens history that a rookie wide receiver has been named to the Pro Bowl.
Flowers has been a standout performer for the Ravens this season, showcasing his speed, agility, and playmaking ability on the field. He has quickly become a favorite target for quarterback Lamar Jackson, establishing himself as a key piece of the Ravens’ high-powered offense.
With his Pro Bowl selection, Flowers joins an elite group of Ravens players who have been recognized as among the best in the league. His impressive rookie season has not only solidified his place as a rising star in the NFL but has also cemented his status as a key player for the Ravens for years to come.
Congratulations to Zay Flowers on this historic achievement, and here’s to many more Pro Bowl selections in his future. Ravens fans can look forward to seeing him continue to shine on the field and help lead the team to even greater success. #RavensFlock #ProBowlBound
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