Rob Rang
NFL Draft Analyst
A perfect storm of talent and need led to an unprecedented six tight ends being selected over the first two rounds of last year’s NFL draft.
As crazy as it sounds, this year’s class may prove even better.
It certainly boasts a more special prospect at the top of the draft in Georgia’s Brock Bowers — a rare three-time All-American widely projected to be a Top 10 selection. And this year’s class is much more than just Bowers, with a handful of ascending matchup nightmares well-suited to modern NFL offenses likely to be available throughout Day 2.
Clubs looking for full-service tight ends capable of holding point at the line of scrimmage, however, might be best served waiting until the later rounds.
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1. Brock Bowers, Georgia: 6-4, 240, Junior
Overview: It isn’t often that a tight end ranks as one of the elite prospects in a given draft, but Bowers is an exceptional case. The Napa, CA native traveled across the country to sign with Georgia and has dominated the SEC ever since, becoming a three-time All-American and the first back-to-back winner in the history of the John Mackey Award as the nation’s top tight end. Bowers’ three seasons in Athens read like something out of Greek mythology, with a nearly Herculean 175 receptions for 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns in just 35 games — alongside another 193 yards and five scores as a runner.
Strengths
Rare agility for the tight end position, side-stepping and outrunning would-be tacklers like a receiver 30 to 40 pounds lighter.Excellent balance through contact and instant acceleration to turn short catches into long gains.Corrals and controls the football easily, including through contact.Savvy and reliable route-runner who beats opponents with his athleticism, as well as attention to detail, using shoulder-fakes and altered…
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Publish date : 2024-02-22 14:02:41
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