4th round (No. 124) – WR Lynn Bowden Jr., Kentucky
Bowden is another really interesting pick here with a ton of upside but also a bit of a work in progress.
As a junior at Kentucky, Bowden showed off his versatility, playing practically every position on offense. In 2019, Bowden caught 30 passes for 348 yards and a touchdown while rushing 185 times for 1,468 yards and 13 touchdowns. Bowden even threw the football 74 times, completing 35 attempts for 403 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. That makes Bowden a very intriguing prospect for a team like the Ravens.
However, the fact Bowden was moved all over the field and used at quarterback ultimately hurt his development as a pure wide receiver. Because of that, he doesn’t have a ton of polish and is forced to rely on his athleticism, which won’t be as freakish when in the NFL.
But given Baltimore’s more unique offensive scheme with quarterback Lamar Jackson, Bowden seems like a great fit for the Ravens. They can put him at every single skill position on offense and create whole packages to create mismatches. Much the way Taysom Hill has been used in New Orleans, I’d envision a similar all-around role for Bowden in the NFL.
Still, I wonder if the fourth round is a little too high for a prospect some teams might view as a project or only as a gadget player.