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Zay Flowers

WR

Zay Flowers came into the league as a 1st-round selection (22nd overall) in 2023, drafted out of Boston College. He's currently with BAL, in his 4th season in the league. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 83.7 ScoutIndex Rating, the 97th percentile at the position. Hands is his calling card, grading in the 99th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 269 catches for 3,599 yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 183#

College

Boston College

Draft

Rd 1, 22nd overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
87.8

98th percentile among WRs

5 games · 42 targets

Role×0.14+2.16
Hands×0.1+1.13
Volume×0.12+1.54
Total EPA×0.22+2.44
EPA/target×0.3+1.90
Yards/target×0.12+2.40

Week 1 projection · @ IND

Methodology
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec5.5 (3–9)47% 5.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec yds73.8 (17–130.5)53% 70.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+
Rec TD0.3 (0–1)24% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed59▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst49▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size12▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands99▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat10▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability98▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share97▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share86▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency96▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume90▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026BAL87.8534324712
2025BAL83.7176218612115
2024BAL75.517567410594
2023BAL6516561778585

Career profile

Zay Flowers has appeared in 55 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with BAL.

He has rushed for 208 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 269 passes for 3,599 yards and 16 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with BAL: 1,211 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 83.7, in the 97th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
8
8.0/g
118
118/g
1
Away4
24
6.0/g
353
88/g
1
In division1
6
6.0/g
66
66/g
0
Out of division4
26
6.5/g
405
101/g
2
In wins4
26
6.5/g
405
101/g
2
In losses1
6
6.0/g
66
66/g
0
On grass2
13
6.5/g
202
101/g
1
On turf3
19
6.3/g
269
90/g
1
Indoors1
5
5.0/g
150
150/g
1
Outdoors4
27
6.8/g
321
80/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND5 rec, 150 yds, 1 TD99
Week 3DAL20 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 84 yds, 0 TD83.7
Week 4TEN8 rec, 118 yds, 1 TD69.5
Week 5ATL13 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD55.4
Week 6CLE1 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 66 yds, 0 TD53.4

Zay Flowers — common questions

What position does Zay Flowers play?
Zay Flowers is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Zay Flowers played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Zay Flowers has played for BAL (2023–2026).
Where did Zay Flowers go to college?
Zay Flowers played college football at Boston College.
When was Zay Flowers drafted?
Zay Flowers was selected in round 1, 22nd overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Zay Flowers scored?
Zay Flowers has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 16 receiving).
What is Zay Flowers's ScoutIndex Rating?
Zay Flowers rated 87.8 for 2026, the 98th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2023

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