Former Georgia Bulldogs and current Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Brock Bowers has a chance to do something that no other NFL rookie tight end has ever done.
Bowers was named one of five finalists for The Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and if his name is called, he would become the first tight end to win the award since it was created in 1967.
And he deserves it.
Bowers, whom the Raiders surprisingly drafted 13th overall in 2024, finished this past season hauling in 112 receptions for 1,194 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
He earned his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro nod as he set new benchmarks for receptions by a rookie player (112) and receiving yards by a rookie tight end (1,194) this past season.
He also jumped wide receiver Amari Cooper for the most receiving yards by a rookie and tight end Darren Waller for the most receptions in a single season in Raiders franchise history.
Bowers joins New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. as the finalists for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
The winner of the OROY award will be announced at this year’s NFL Honors in New Orleans on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 9 p.m. ET.