Brock Bowers could honestly solidify himself as the undisputed best tight end in football as he heads into his second season.
Against all odds as a rookie and with three quarterbacks throwing him passes throughout the season, he was named AP First-Team All-Pro while leading the Raiders in receptions (112), receiving yards (1,194), yards after catch (596) and receiving touchdowns (five). Of these marks, his receptions, receiving yards and yards after catch totals were first in the league among all tight ends. While the Raiders drafted three receivers and Ashton Jeanty this offseason, all signs point to Bowers still being a top target in this offense.
“[W]hen he came in here, he was as advertised, and unbelievable work ethic, unbelievable attention to detail,” Chip Kelly said about Bowers during OTAs. “All the things you’re looking for in a player, along with just a unique skillset, to have a guy that big and that athletic and moves in that way is kind of special. So, we’re really excited about what he can bring for us.”