Brock Bowers Scouting Report

By: Michael Higgins

(Image courtesy of Tony Walsh/University of Georgia Athletics)

School: Georgia

Class: Junior

Position: TE

HT: 6’4

WT: 230 lbs

Sideline Prospect Ranking: #7

Background: Brock Bowers has been one of the most effective tight ends in the country for multiple seasons now. Bowers is originally from Napa, California and was the third ranked tight end in the country. Bowers comes from an athletic family. His parents were both student-athletes at Utah State University and his sister is currently on the Sacramento State softball team. Bowers was the definition of an all-around player in high school. He played running back, tight end, wide receiver, linebacker, and kick returner. He finished his senior season at Napa High School with 1499 all-purpose yards. He was an extremely effective football player and could play all over the field, but his size and athleticism led to him being recruited strictly as a tight end. As a California kid, Bowers was heavily recruited by PAC-12 schools such as Cal and Arizona State, but ultimately chose to play his college football at Georgia.

College: As a freshman in 2021, Bowers was already deemed to be the best tight end in college football and it was not even close. Bowers was named to the All-America First team as a true freshman. In 2022, he was, once again, named First Team All-America after tallying just shy of 1,000 yards. He won the John Mackey Award for the best tight end in America in back-to-back seasons, becoming the only tight end to ever do that.

Strengths: He is the most dynamic playmaker on that Georgia offense, at the tight end position which is difficult to do in the SEC. Bowers is an athletic freak who also has the size to take on the task of being a solid run blocking tight end. He is a complete tight end who does not show many flaws. Bowers is a tremendous blocker. He is able to anchor himself and build a strong base before absorbing contact. He maintains optimal pad level against athletic edge rushers and rarely gives them the opportunity to collapse the pocket. He excels at throwing chip blocks before running his shallow routes either as a crosser or in the flats. When lined up in the slot, Bowers has a quick first step and gets out into open space in a hurry. Bowers does well to look the ball in and has consistent, reliable hands. He is a strong player that can come down with those 50/50 balls that the average receiver would not be able to get. With the ball in his hands, Bowers is an anomaly as he can make guys miss and pick up chunk yardage, even with his stature.

Weaknesses: Brock Bowers does have a few weak points. He is never gonna be a tight end that is more of a pure receiver like Travis Kelce or Dalton Kincaid, his speed leaves much to be desired.

Conclusion: Bowers succeeds when he can find the soft spots in zone coverage. It will be interesting to see how he can handle NFL defenses trying to single him out and take him out of the game. Tight Ends usually take about 3 years in the NFL to show what they can be as it is a position that naturally requires more time to develop. However, Brock Bowers will make an instant impact as both a blocker and a receiver. He will likely be a top target no matter where he goes.

Scheme Fit: Scheme Versatile

Ideal Role: Traditional Starting TE

Best Team Fits: LAC, IND, MIA

Player Comparison: Antonio Gates

Player Grade: 90.5