Kyle Pitts was a different specimen coming out of college, but Brock Bowers genuinely has a chance to be the next coming of George Kittle if paired with the right offense. He may not be as dynamic of a Receiving threat as Pitts, but he is the complete package. That’s something you don’t see too often in modern Tight Ends. He may be undersized, but his physicality and toughness are unmatched. As Bowers is an elite athlete with stellar ball skills, he’s the ideal weapon to add to a modern offense. Pair him with an excellent quarterback-play-caller duo, and he just might be one of the few elite tight ends in the league.
Five all-22 games and his highlights were evaluated, and clips from his film are broken down here. All relevant traits were graded based on his film. His scouting report also factored in stats and analytics, such as PFF grades. Use promo code TREYSCHNEIDER on Underdog Fantasy to match your deposit up to $100. Please gamble responsibly and leave your feedback on Twitter @FBIntellect.
| Profile |
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| 1st TE / Top Five | 6’4 / 240 | JR | Georgia |
| Pro Comp |
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| George Kittle |
| Scheme |
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| Any |
Receiving Stats
| 2023 (Through WK 12) | |
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| REC: 51 YDS: 664 | TD: 6 YAC: 438 |
| 2022 | |
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| REC: 63 YDS: 942 | TD: 7 YAC: 479 |
Film Analysis
Brock Bowers shows elite speed to separate on this crosser in the clip above. You can see he initially struggles to get a release, but it ultimately doesn’t matter, as he just outruns the DB once he cuts on the route.
Bowers shows incredible toughness at the catch point in this clip. Out of the inline position, he runs a streak, and the catch says it all.
He practically bullies a DB here as he pushes him back nearly ten yards. It may just be a DB, but it takes excellent power to get that kind of push.
There are several high-end traits on display in this clip. First, he makes a terrific break out of his route; then, he has the speed, vision, and balance to take it to the house.
Grades
OVR Grade: 1-100
| Individual trait scale (1-7): |
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| 7 – Rare world-class skill; best in the league and no room for improvement | 6 – Great-elite skill; one of the best at that given trait but still has some room to improve | 5 – Very good; above average and has potential to be elite | 4 – Average; able to suffice but, not ideal long-term | 3 – Below average; able to suffice at college level | 2 – Poor; hinders overall play and is a liability to the team | 1 – Awful; not good enough to play given position at any level above D2 | Note: Consistency plays a large factor. |
| Overall Draft grade scale (1-100, realistically: 57-87): |
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| 86 – Perfect prospect | 82 – Bluechip prospect | 80 – Likely all-pro | 79 – Day one quality starter or superstar potential | 78 – Day one starter w/ all-pro upside | 77 – Day one starter w/ high-end upside | 76 – Day One Starter | 75 – Boom or bust | 74 – Will become quality starter within 2-3 years | 73 – Boom or bust (high risk) | 72 – Will become starter within 2-3 years | 71 – Day-one backup with starter upside |
SPD – Speed
ACC – Acceleration
AGI – Agility
STR – Strength
VER – Vertical (Height/ Jumping)
DRP – Drop (While Open)
CIT – Catch In Traffic
DFC – Difficult Catch (Catch Radius)
SMRR – Short/ Intermediate Route Running
DRR – Deep Route Running
REL – Release
RAC – Run After Catch
IQ – Football IQ
RBK – Run Block
MVB – Move Block
PBK – Pass Block
Traits/ Skills
| Traits | Immediate | Potential |
| SPD | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| ACC | 6 | 6 |
| AGI | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| STR | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| VER | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| DRP | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| CIT | 4.8 | 6 |
| DFC | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| SMRR | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| DRR | 4.5 | 6.2 |
| REL | 3.4 | 5.2 |
| RAC | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| IQ | 4.3 | 6 |
| RBK | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| MVB | 4.4 | 6 |
| PBK | 4.3 | 5.6 |
Brock Bowers’ Pros And Cons
- Brock Bowers has a rare combination of athleticism and toughness, making him the total package at Tight End. He is uniquely capable of playing inline TE and as a Slot Receiver.
Pros
- Blistering speed for a Tight End – reportedly ran in the 4.4s.
- Despite only being 6’4, he has plenty of catch radius as he can really jump.
- Good wiggle and foot quickness allow him to create separation in the short-intermediate area.
- Gets excellent leverage as a run blocker and has enough power to generate push.
- Hands have been consistently reliable for three straight years – under a five percent drop rate throughout college career.
- Manhandles DBs in the run game.
- Dynamic playmaker after the catch – averaged 8.6 YAC per reception through week 12.
- A nightmare to defend on crossers.
- Toughness at the catch point is there.
- Relentless effort to fight for extra yards.
- Pass-pro ability is a plus.
- Lined up practically everywhere – Slot, Inline, Wing, Fullback, Halfback, etc.
Cons
- Obviously doesn’t have ideal size – will never be an elite inline blocker.
- Struggles against press coverage and can get knocked off balance at the top of the route stem.
- Occasionally hesitates on move blocks, leading to whiffs. I also really only noticed this in 2022.
- Only two contested catches in 2023; granted, he’s open so much he doesn’t get many opportunities.
Combine – TBD
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All-22 Exposures
- Ohio State, 2022
- Oregon, 2022
- South Carolina, 2023
- Kentucky, 2023
- Auburn, 2023
Final conclusion on Brock Bowers
It may seem unfair to compare Brock Bowers to a rare player like George Kittle. However, he has eerily similar traits as a prospect and could grow into just as dominant of a player. His play style and the fact he’s a bit smaller draws the question of whether he’ll hold up physically in the pros. It’s hard to say, but he’s avoided any serious injuries so far, so I wouldn’t let it affect his draft stock.
While he may not be quite as freaky as Kyle Pitts, who went in the top ten, he impacts the offense in ways Pitts can’t. Bowers still needs to improve as a run blocker, but with his strength and attitude, that can indeed happen. No Tight-end prospect in my time keeping up with the draft has had a full-fledged skillset like Bowers with as high of potential as he has. If paired with a creative play-caller, the sky is the limit, and I can’t wait to see where he lands come draft day.
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