Pro Football Focus dropped its list of the "Top 25 Players Under 25," and made sure to include 22-year-old tight end Brock Bowers.
The current Las Vegas Raiders and former Georgia Bulldogs tight end had one heck of a rookie year and landed on PFF's list at No. 14 overall.
14. TE Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders
Bowers entered the 2024 NFL Draft considered as one of the best tight end prospects of all time, and his rookie season did nothing to dissuade that notion. He broke rookie tight end records for receiving yards in a season (1,194) and receptions for the position (112).
Bowers’ rookie-year excellence had him leading the position in both of those receiving categories, and he finished no worse than in the top five in yards per route run (2.02), PFF overall grade (85.1), PFF WAR (0.61) and PFF receiving grade (88.4). He quickly established himself as one of the top receiving threats at the position, and he has a lot more potential to deliver beyond his rookie season.
Bowers shattered multiple records, including the all-time rookie receptions mark with 112 catches, surpassing Puka Nacua’s previous record. Bowers also broke Mike Ditka’s long-standing rookie tight end receiving yards record, racking up 1,194 yards along with 5 touchdowns. His 596 yards after the catch led all NFL tight ends, showcasing his dynamic playmaking ability.
In addition to setting a new Raiders franchise record for single-season receptions, Bowers earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. His Pro Football Focus grade of 85.1 was the highest ever for a rookie tight end and trailed only George Kittle and Trey McBride among all tight ends in 2024. Bowers’ immediate impact redefined expectations for the position and confirmed his status as a future superstar.
Detroit Lions' 24-year-old Sam LaPorta was the only other tight end who landed on PFF's 25 under 25 at No. 23.
