The Las Vegas Raiders took former Kentucky star Lynn Bowden Jr. in the third round of the NFL Draft moments ago.
Bowden was the 80th pick overall.
The @Raiders select @LynnBowden_1#BBN x #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/JDB0NWhMVj
— Kentucky Football (@UKFootball) April 25, 2020
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The Pruitts, a @TAPSorg family, introduce the @Raiders selection: @UKFootball RB @LynnBowden_1
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Here’s what ESPN says about Bowden:
Pre-Draft Analysis
Bowden is a versatile offensive weapon who took over as the team’s starting quarterback during the second half of the 2019 season. He’s an elusive open-field runner with good vision. He returned two punts for touchdowns in 2018. He’s quicker than fast and he’s not as much of a threat downfield as he is after the catch. He has a small catching radius. — Steve Muench
Read: How Bowden became one of the NFL draft’s most intriguing players
Post-Draft Analysis
Bowden has a unique skill set to play multiple roles in a pro offense given his open-field vision and ability to run with the ball after the catch. With the Raiders, Bowden projects as a wide receiver who can align inside, where Jon Gruden can also manufacture touches for the Kentucky product on screens and jet sweeps. — Matt Bowen
