The Las Vegas Raiders got a steal when they selected Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers with the No. 13 pick of the 2024 NFL draft. Bowers is already being projected to be one of the biggest impact rookies in the NFL.
Bowers, who is a very consistent receiving option, made NFL.com’s All-Rookie team. Bowers and Georgia safety Javon Bullard are the two former Bulldogs to make the team.
“The Raiders should lean on two tight end sets much more often this year, with Bowers lined up at H-back, on the line or in the slot while 2023 second-round pick Michael Mayer plays the more typical off-tackle spot,” said NFL.com’s Chad Reuter.
“Bowers will be a matchup problem for most linebackers and safeties with his quickness, strength and strong hands, giving Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers a foil to stretch defenses vertically and horizontally. While it’s not the strongest part of his game, Bowers should also earn respect for his run blocking on the outside.”
Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer should be an excellent combination for the Raiders. However, Las Vegas’ quarterback situation is a little bit murky entering 2024. The Raiders are projected to start either Gardner Minshew or Aidan O’Connell this fall. Both of Las Vegas’ quarterback options are not ideal as the Raiders look to compete in the AFC West.
