Georgia’s Brock Bowers has been a top tight end prospect and sure-fire first rounder for over a year. Ignoring position values, Bowers is a clear top 10 prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft class; however, highly drafted tight ends—which are fairly rare—often have difficulty making impacts early on in their careers. While Bowers’ talent is clear, there are headwinds that could push him further down the draft order than one would initially think.
Offensive scheme and play calling matter
Offensive scheme and coaching are also very important to set young tight ends up for success.