Lamar Jackson's top wide receiver, Zay Flowers, has officially made his debut on the NFL Top 100 Players list, landing at No. 71 overall. The ranking, voted on by NFL players, comes after Flowers posted a career-best 1,211 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 season.

What happened with Zay Flowers?

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers cracked the NFL Top 100 for the first time. The list, voted on by current players, placed him at No. 71. Flowers has now earned two Pro Bowl selections in his three NFL seasons.

He put up 3,178 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns since entering the league. His 2025 campaign included a monster 143-yard Week 1 performance. The ranking notes his production dipped at times when Lamar Jackson was injured.

Why it matters for Lamar Jackson

Flowers has been Jackson's most reliable target. The wideout led the Ravens in receptions, yards, and receiving scores last season. That came even in a down year for Baltimore's offense.

Jackson himself shut down questions about Flowers not being a true WR1. The quarterback scoffed at the idea. Now the NFL's players have backed him up with this ranking.

What comes next for the Ravens' offense?

Baltimore has added more weapons around Jackson. The team brought in Elijah Sarratt and Ja'Kobi Lane this offseason. Veterans Rashod Bateman and Devontez Walker are also expected to step up under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle.

A deeper receiver room should help Flowers. He won't face constant double teams. That could lead to even bigger numbers in 2026.

Flowers is averaging 1,000 yards per season so far. That's no small feat in the NFL. His peers recognize it too.

Maxx Crosby, the Raiders' star defensive end, summed it up in a video released by the NFL. "For some reason, people don't give Zay his flowers," Crosby said with a laugh.

Crosby has a point. Flowers has faced heavy criticism despite consistent production. The NFL Top 100 nod should quiet some of that noise.

Flowers' debut on the list proves he's earned respect around the league. For Lamar Jackson, having a certified top-100 weapon changes everything.