Raiders' Brock Bowers Named NFL Top Tight End After Record Rookie Season

Brock Bowers, tight end for the Las Vegas Raiders, has had an outstanding rookie NFL season, quickly establishing himself as the league's top tight end entering the 2025 season. Selected 13th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Bowers set multiple records including the most receptions by a rookie at any position (112) and the most receiving yards by a rookie tight end (1,194), also breaking the Raiders' single-season reception record. His dynamic playmaking ability, speed, athleticism, and hands have earned him First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors, with NFL executives and coaches praising his natural game instincts and matchup versatility. ESPN's annual rankings, based on votes from coaches and executives, named Bowers the best player at his position for the first time ever for a rookie, narrowly surpassing established stars like George Kittle and Travis Kelce. Despite some struggles by the Raiders as a team, Bowers' performances, such as his breakout game against the Baltimore Ravens, have shown he is a multi-faceted offensive weapon and a cornerstone for the franchise's future. With Geno Smith set as the Raiders' quarterback in 2025, Bowers is expected to be the primary offensive target and a major factor for the team's success moving forward.