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WATCH: Zay Flowers Shows Off Big-Play Ability with Preseason TD

The Ravens' first-round pick is already creating highlight-reel moments.

Luke Easterling

WATCH: Zay Flowers Shows Off Big-Play Ability with Preseason TD
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The Baltimore Ravens are expected to open up their passing attack this season under new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, and rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers figures to be a big part of that transformation.

Despite his lack of ideal size, Flowers' explosiveness and elite route-running ability made him the Ravens' first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he's wasting little time showing off his penchant for creating big plays after the catch.

During Monday night's preseason game against Washington, Flowers got wide open on a sweet route, and proceeded to shake another defender out of his cleats before following a block and diving into the end zone:

The Ravens did sign Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal this offseason, and Rashod Bateman is back healthy, so there will be other mouths for Lamar Jackson to feed through the air. But don't be surprised if Flowers quickly becomes his favorite target.

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Luke Easterling
LUKE EASTERLING

Luke Easterling (he/him) has been covering college football and the NFL for more than two decades, with a particular focus on the nexus of both, the NFL Draft. Writing for some of the largest and most recognizable brands in sports media, Luke's experience and expertise in evaluating potential NFL prospects and evaluating team needs/fits has earned the appreciation of his readers, and the respect of his peers. Luke cut his sports journalism teeth at The Tampa Tribune before spending two years at Bleacher Report as a featured columnist covering the NFL Draft and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Luke then spent nearly seven years at USA TODAY Sports Media Group as editor of Draft Wire and Bucs Wire, building both into authoritative destination sites for their respective audiences. Now at The Arena Group, Luke covers the NFL and college football for Athlon Sports, and runs Sports Illustrated's FanNation site for the NFL Draft. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Luke has been a featured guest on ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, SiriusXM and more.  Based in Tampa, Florida (the true home of the Cuban sandwich), Luke plays the drums, loves 2000s pop-punk, watches way too many British murder mystery shows, and channels the energy of his deep-south Grammy and his full-Italian Nana in the kitchen. Twitter: @lukeeasterling Email: luke.easterling@si.com

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