LVR • TE • #89
It’s an “on-board” pick for Vegas, but a highly questionable landing spot for Bowers. He will not only be competing with Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers for targets, but fellow TE Michael Mayer. A four-star recruit out of high school, Bowers (6’4/243) received offers as both a tight end and linebacker before ultimately settling on UGA. He burst onto the scene as a true freshman with 56 catches for 882 yards and 13 scores. He also brought home the first of his two National Championship rings. Bowers’ efficiency numbers took a hit in his second season, but he topped his catch and yardage totals with a 63/942/7 line and even added 109 yards and three scores on the ground. A high-ankle sprain limited Bowers to 10 games as a junior. He made the most of the limited reps with 714 yards and six more scores. For his career, Bowers averaged an absurd 2.6 yards per route run and an even more mind-bending 8.5 YAC per reception. Bowers is a force with the balls in his hands, blurring the line between receiver and tight end as a pass-catcher. That, conversely, is the only concern with his game. Bowers is a technically sound blocker but is undersized for his position. He also ran over half of his routes from the slot. Despite these nitpicks with his profile, any NFL coordinator worth his salt will make the most of Bowers’ elite skill set with a less-than-traditional role. We aren’t sure if Luke Getsy is that coordinator.
9 months ago
April 26, 2024 1:39 AM
