This resonates with me a lot. Watching him I always marveled at how good the OC was at designing ways to get him the ball, and this may not translate to the NFL. Does he run good routes, does he find open seams in the defense, does he read the defender and make correct option route reads?To badger my pount tho, if you take away all his receptions at or behind the line of scrimmage, and all he had on tape was his catches down field, I dont know if people are talking about him as a 1st round pick. He is no Kyle Pitts in this sense. Id say hed be considered more in the 2nd round in this scenario.
Good. Jimmy Graham didn't win me any fantasy games with Points Per Blitz Pickup.And if you take away his left leg he’s a turnstile as a blocker.
He wins after the catch. Best YAC TE ever. EVER. They threw him screens because the best way to get the ball to the best YAC TE ever is with screens.
He's so low to the ground when he runs, and bounces off guys.
I think everything he does will translate. I don't care if he runs a 4.49 or 4.62, because he's plenty fast to score after a CB bounces off him. Speed isn't his game.
I guess it will depend on ADP, team, camp, but I'm petty sure I'm targeting him in redraft.
This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Taylor Bisciotti
I’m told TE Brock Bowers & Amarius Mims are not planning to work out at UGA Pro Day today. Both players dealing with tweaked hamstrings.
The plan is to workout for teams at a later date in April.
Maria Martin
Former #Falcons HC new Steelers OC Arthur Smith is here at UGA Pro Day and talking to Brock Bowers at the moment. #Steelers
It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Year | Round | Pick | Player | Name | Team | College |
2021 | 1 | 4 | 4 | Kyle Pitts | Falcons | Florida |
2019 | 1 | 8 | 8 | T.J. Hockenson | Lions | Iowa |
2014 | 1 | 10 | 10 | Eric Ebron | Lions | North Carolina |
2006 | 1 | 6 | 6 | Vernon Davis | 49ers | Maryland |
2004 | 1 | 6 | 6 | Kellen Winslow | Browns | Miami (FL) |
1996 | 1 | 9 | 9 | Rickey Dudley | Raiders | Ohio State |
1995 | 1 | 9 | 9 | Kyle Brady | Jets | Penn State |
1984u | 1 | 8 | 8 | Paul Bergmann | Colts | UCLA |
1980 | 1 | 7 | 7 | Junior Miller | Falcons | Nebraska |
1978 | 1 | 7 | 7 | Ken MacAfee | 49ers | Notre Dame |
1974 | 1 | 7 | 7 | J.V. Cain | Cardinals | Colorado |
1973 | 1 | 6 | 6 | Charle Young | Eagles | USC |
1 | 7 | 7 | Paul Seymour | Bills | Michigan | |
1972 | 1 | 5 | 5 | Riley Odoms | Broncos | Houston |
1970 | 1 | 6 | 6 | Steve Zabel | Eagles | Oklahoma |
1969 | 1 | 7 | 7 | Ted Kwalick | 49ers | Penn State |
1961 | 1 | 5 | 5 | Mike Ditka | Bears | Pittsburgh |
It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Other positions have hits and also the upside, cap savings and immediacy of hitting at other positions is bigger.You could honestly do that for every single position though. No such thing as a sure thing.
Hockenson was 1st team All-Pro in his 2nd year. I don't think drafting a TE with a top pick is a great idea either, but not because it never works out, and not because they develop slowly. Because neither of those things are actually true.It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
I am a Lions fan, I promise you Hockenson was not all that good his second year. They had the worst group of pass catchers in the league. It was purely volume based. TJ always frustrated Lions fans and none of us were very sad to see him go.Hockenson was 1st team All-Pro in his 2nd year. I don't think drafting a TE with a top pick is a great idea either, but not because it never works out, and not because they develop slowly. Because neither of those things are actually true.It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Hockenson also was never 1st team all-pro. Travis Kelce was 1st team in 2020, and 2nd team was Darren Waller.I am a Lions fan, I promise you Hockenson was not all that good his second year. They had the worst group of pass catchers in the league. It was purely volume based. TJ always frustrated Lions fans and none of us were very sad to see him go.Hockenson was 1st team All-Pro in his 2nd year. I don't think drafting a TE with a top pick is a great idea either, but not because it never works out, and not because they develop slowly. Because neither of those things are actually true.It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Hockenson was 1st team All-Pro in his 2nd year. I don't think drafting a TE with a top pick is a great idea either, but not because it never works out, and not because they develop slowly. Because neither of those things are actually true.It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
Yes, you're right. I mis-read it. My bad.Hockenson also was never 1st team all-pro. Travis Kelce was 1st team in 2020, and 2nd team was Darren Waller.I am a Lions fan, I promise you Hockenson was not all that good his second year. They had the worst group of pass catchers in the league. It was purely volume based. TJ always frustrated Lions fans and none of us were very sad to see him go.Hockenson was 1st team All-Pro in his 2nd year. I don't think drafting a TE with a top pick is a great idea either, but not because it never works out, and not because they develop slowly. Because neither of those things are actually true.It took them both about 4 years to really hit their stride…which we literally know about TEs which is why taking them so early is a waste of the rookie savings.It's only happened about a half dozen times in the last fifty years, so it's not a great sample size to work with. But you don't like TJ Hockensen or Vernon Davis?This is the time taking a TE in the top 10 of the NFL draft will work. I know it didn't work for any team ever before but it will work this time. It's like the Arrested Development meme.
ETA: Hockenson was 1st team all conference that year. Which is a far inferior accolade.
Year Round Pick Player Name Team College 2021 1 4 4 Kyle Pitts Falcons Florida 2019 1 8 8 T.J. Hockenson Lions Iowa 2014 1 10 10 Eric Ebron Lions North Carolina 2006 1 6 6 Vernon Davis 49ers Maryland 2004 1 6 6 Kellen Winslow Browns Miami (FL) 1996 1 9 9 Rickey Dudley Raiders Ohio State 1995 1 9 9 Kyle Brady Jets Penn State 1984u 1 8 8 Paul Bergmann Colts UCLA 1980 1 7 7 Junior Miller Falcons Nebraska 1978 1 7 7 Ken MacAfee 49ers Notre Dame 1974 1 7 7 J.V. Cain Cardinals Colorado 1973 1 6 6 Charle Young Eagles USC 1 7 7 Paul Seymour Bills Michigan 1972 1 5 5 Riley Odoms Broncos Houston 1970 1 6 6 Steve Zabel Eagles Oklahoma 1969 1 7 7 Ted Kwalick 49ers Penn State 1961 1 5 5 Mike Ditka Bears Pittsburgh
Not a fun list to look at.
Austin Abbott
Comparing Kyle Pitts and Brock Bowers as Prospects:
Kyle Pitts: (6’6, 245 lbs)
YAC: 539
YPRR: 2.36
YAC/REC: 5.4
Drop Rate: 5.7%
Receiving YPG: 62.1
Missed Tackles Forced: 10
Contested Catch Rate: 55.6%
College Production: (24 Games)
100 Receptions
1,492 Yards
18 TD's
Brock Bowers: (6’3, 243 lbs)
YAC: 1,487
YPRR: 2.64
YAC/REC: 8.5
Drop Rate: 4.4%
Receiving YPG: 63.5
Missed Tackles Forced: 44
Contested Catch Rate: 59%
College Production: (40 Games)
175 Receptions
2,538 Yards
31 TD's
Notable Information:
Kyle Pitts BEST season: (2020)
43 Receptions
770 Yards
12 TD’s
Brock Bowers FRESHMAN stats: (2021)
56 Receptions
882 Yards
13 TD’s
In the ENTIRE PFF College Era, Bowers ranks:
1st in Career PFF Receiving Grade
1st in Career Receiving Yards
1st in Receiving YAC
1st in Forced Missed Tackles
T-1st in Receiving TD's
Matt Harmon
Here's @QBKlass explaining why Brock Bowers is one of the best after-catch players in this draft and why I think his positional versatility benefits are different from the last highly drafted TE we said this about
Brock Bowers is the consensus top tight end in this year's NFL Draft.
The ex Georgia Bulldogs pass catcher is a two-time national champion and three-time All American who's widely projected to be a top 10 overall pick in this month's draft.
The 21-year-old led Georgia in receptions (56), receiving yards (714) and touchdown catches (6) this past season and has drawn comparisons with Chiefs star Travis Kelce, but one draft expert thinks he needs to overcome a major hurdle if he's to make serious waves in the NFL.
That obstacle?
Size.
ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller spoke exclusively to talkSPORT about those Kelce comparisons and what gets overlooked when discussing Bowers.
"He’s [Bowers] quite a bit smaller," Miller said.
"I think that’s something that gets overlooked. Travis is 6ft 5in and his weight has changed throughout his career, he’s dropped some weight.
"Brock Bowers was barely 6ft 1in, just a little over 240 pounds. He’s actually kind of undersized for his position.
"He’s probably a 4.6 to 4.7 guy (in the 40-yard dash), which is good, really good. But he’s not this transcendent athlete. "He’s just a really, really good football player."
Bowers has tons of potential and has been touted as one of the best TEs in college football history.
He is the only player in history to win the John Mackey Award - given to the nation’s top tight end - twice since the award's inception in 2000, and holds the UGA school record for single-season receiving touchdowns with 13.
"Right away you can tell he only knew one speed,” Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken said before the 2021 College Football Playoffs.
“He’d be 10 yards in front of every other guy. He was working at his own speed to be the best he could be, and that is a rare quality to put yourself out there like he did.
"So right away you could see this guy is different."
According to a PFF's scouting report: "Bowers is one of the most well-rounded tight end prospects ever to enter the NFL.
"His build-up speed is good for the NFL, which is why he has elite after-the-catch ability. He also has some of the strongest hands you'll see for a tight end.
"As a blocker, he might be the strongest pound-for-pound tight end you'll find.
The report adds: "Besides being on the smaller side, Bowers is a dream tight end prospect.
"Add in his reliable blocking ability on the line and in space, and you have an ultimate chess piece offensive weapon with All-Pro potential."
I think you’re right. Hopefully he’s the Aaron Donald of tight ends.Bowers is undeniably a weapon but the Kelce comps are weird. They're very different.
I'm not sure Bowers has a comp. He's very clearly his own dude and if the right coach has him, he could redefine the position.
I was just about to say this - I think his best comp is Aaron Hernandez. I think he may not be quite the physical specimen that Hernandez was, but their best use cases are very similar. I would give the edge to Bowers when it comes to hands and playmaking. His college film is beyond impressive. The fact that he was dominant in the SEC as a freshman is a very compelling data point. When I think of other players who were dominant on tape, but had questions about their physical traits, the tape seems to be the more reliable evaluation tool.I think you’re right. Hopefully he’s the Aaron Donald of tight ends.Bowers is undeniably a weapon but the Kelce comps are weird. They're very different.
I'm not sure Bowers has a comp. He's very clearly his own dude and if the right coach has him, he could redefine the position.
He’s reminiscent of a better Aaron Hernandez on the field.
I've seen fans of teams with good TEs like KC, SF, and DET wanting to move up to get the next "Gronk/AH" combo. Minus the murdering part of course.I was just about to say this - I think his best comp is Aaron Hernandez. I think he may not be quite the physical specimen that Hernandez was, but their best use cases are very similar. I would give the edge to Bowers when it comes to hands and playmaking. His college film is beyond impressive. The fact that he was dominant in the SEC as a freshman is a very compelling data point. When I think of other players who were dominant on tape, but had questions about their physical traits, the tape seems to be the more reliable evaluation tool.I think you’re right. Hopefully he’s the Aaron Donald of tight ends.Bowers is undeniably a weapon but the Kelce comps are weird. They're very different.
I'm not sure Bowers has a comp. He's very clearly his own dude and if the right coach has him, he could redefine the position.
He’s reminiscent of a better Aaron Hernandez on the field.
I wouldn't HATE this for the Bears, though I would prefer they trade back to 15-ish to grab him, as I think he might slide. It's easy to see his talent, but a little bit more difficult to project his usage in the NFL. He needs to go to a team with a brilliant offensive schemer. I think any of the three teams you mentioned would find a way to use him that would be terrifying for the rest of the league.I've seen fans of teams with good TEs like KC, SF, and DET wanting to move up to get the next "Gronk/AH" combo. Minus the murdering part of course.I was just about to say this - I think his best comp is Aaron Hernandez. I think he may not be quite the physical specimen that Hernandez was, but their best use cases are very similar. I would give the edge to Bowers when it comes to hands and playmaking. His college film is beyond impressive. The fact that he was dominant in the SEC as a freshman is a very compelling data point. When I think of other players who were dominant on tape, but had questions about their physical traits, the tape seems to be the more reliable evaluation tool.I think you’re right. Hopefully he’s the Aaron Donald of tight ends.Bowers is undeniably a weapon but the Kelce comps are weird. They're very different.
I'm not sure Bowers has a comp. He's very clearly his own dude and if the right coach has him, he could redefine the position.
He’s reminiscent of a better Aaron Hernandez on the field.
Seems they’d have to give a lot. At least next year’s first.I've seen fans of teams with good TEs like KC, SF, and DET wanting to move up to get the next "Gronk/AH" combo. Minus the murdering part of course.
Brian Baldinger
.@GeorgiaFootball @brockbowers17 the highlight catches are everywhere; but his “in line blocking” is that of a real bulldogg. #BaldysBreakdowns
Yep.I would give the edge to Bowers when it comes to hands and playmaking. His college film is beyond impressive
I like that they include misses and botched plays. Dude is elite.Brock Bowers 2023 Film - All Targets and Carries
All of Brock Bowers's targets and carries from the 2023 season.Clips from the Orange Bowl vs Florida State were omitted because of copyright.Stats:56 rec. fo...youtu.be
Every target.
Those every touch videos are great.I like that they include misses and botched plays. Dude is elite.Brock Bowers 2023 Film - All Targets and Carries
All of Brock Bowers's targets and carries from the 2023 season.Clips from the Orange Bowl vs Florida State were omitted because of copyright.Stats:56 rec. fo...youtu.be
Every target.
Not a TE. He's an H Back
Rich Cimini
Georgia TE Brock Bowers, a possibility for the #Jets at 10, will have his pro day today for NFL scouts, per @Jordan_Reid. Bowers didn't participate in testing drills at the combine and didn't do the Georgia pro day because of a hamstring injury. OT Amarius Mims will join Bowers today.