Georgia Bulldogs legend Brock Bowers makes more history as NFL rookie TE
Georgia Bulldogs legend Brock Bowers became just the third rookie NFL tight end in league history to reach 1,000 yards in his first year. The moment came during the Las Vegas Raiders' 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 when quarterback Aidan O'Connell connected with Bowers for a 32-yard catch. That catch also marked […]
Georgia Bulldogs legend Brock Bowers became just the third rookie NFL tight end in league history to reach 1,000 yards in his first year.
The moment came during the Las Vegas Raiders' 19-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16 when quarterback Aidan O'Connell connected with Bowers for a 32-yard catch.
That catch also marked Bowers' 100th of the season, which makes him the first rookie tight end to reach that number.
"I couldn't do it without all the other guys," Bowers said after the game. "Aidan was slinging that thing and everyone was making plays so it felt good. …Just coming here and [winning], the vibes are just way better."
Bowers, the Raiders' former 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, officially joins Chicago Bears' Mike Ditka and Atlanta Falcons' Kyle Pitts as the only rookie tight ends to hit the 1,000 yards benchmark in Year 1.
Heading into Week 17 against the New Orleans Saints, Bowers has hauled in a total of 101 catches for 1,067 yards on the season so far.
