Zay Flowers Is Redefining What a No. 1 Wide Receiver Looks Like

There used to be questions about whether Zay Flowers was a top receiver. There are no longer.

By Ryan Mink · Baltimore Ravens

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:07 PM

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Ryan Mink argues that Zay Flowers is proving himself as an elite No. 1 NFL receiver despite his smaller stature.
Flowers leads the NFL this season with 4.5 yards per route run across multiple offensive alignments.
The receiver signed a reported four-year, $140 million contract extension with Baltimore this past offseason.

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Ryan Mink of baltimoreravens.com argues that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is establishing himself as an elite No. 1 NFL receiver despite lacking traditional height. Mink highlights that the 5-foot-10 wideout has excelled following a reported four-year, $140 million contract extension, currently leading the league with 4.5 yards per route run.

Flowers attributes his increased versatility and production to first-year offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, who has utilized him across the formation. Former NFL stars Steve Smith Sr. and Torrey Smith also praised Flowers' work ethic, elite skill set, and ability to overcome standard size stereotypes.

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