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Brock Bowers meets with Chargers, Jim Harbaugh: ‘It was cool to see him again, talk to him’

The Chargers have been linked to Georgia tight end Brock Bowers throughout the pre-draft process.

The Chargers have been linked to Georgia tight end Brock Bowers throughout the pre-draft process. The two parties finally met, as Bowers was interviewed by them on Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

“I met with the Chargers the other night, Bowers said, per Sports Illustrated’s Gilbert Manzano. Me and Coach Harbaugh talked about when we played them [Michigan] in 2021 when he was recruiting him. It was cool to see him again and talk to him.”

Bowers was recruited by various colleges, including by Harbaugh’s Wolverines when he graduated from Napa High School.

Bowers went on to have a polished career for the Bulldogs, finishing with 175 catches for 2,538 yards and 26 touchdowns and becoming the first two-time John Mackey Award winner.

With Gerald Everett set to be a free agent, the Bolts will be in the market for a bonafide starting tight end for offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who covets players at the position in his system.

Bowers is a mismatch for any defender in the passing game and he is a solid run blocker.

Bowers should be available when the Chargers are on the clock with the No. 5 overall selection, but he also might also if they were to trade back a few spots.

Mel Kiper Jr. gives Chargers play-making tight end in first mock draft

Brock Bowers is going to be pegged to the Chargers quite a bit during the pre-draft cycle.

On Tuesday, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. put out his first mock draft of the 2024 cycle. Kiper gave the Chargers former Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with their first-round selection.

Here is what Kiper had to say about Bowers to Los Angeles:

Gerald Everett caught 51 passes in 2023, but he averaged just 8.1 yards per reception. L.A. really has to add a playmaker at the tight end position. With Everett hitting free agency, there’s a hole for Bowers, who is spectacular after the catch, to fill. He had 26 touchdown catches over three college seasons, showing a stellar ability to stretch the seams. Justin Herbert hasn’t had a pass-catcher like Bowers since he entered the league in 2020.

The Chargers can go a multitude of ways when they’re on the clock with the No. 5 overall selection, as the roster will most likely be revamped under their new head coach and general manager.

It doesn’t often happen when a tight end is taken as early as the fifth pick, but Bowers is a special player and is deserving of being taken that high.

Bowers, the only player to win the John Mackey Award twice, finished this past season with 56 catches for 714 yards and six touchdowns.

Along with his ability to be a mismatch for any defender in the passing game, Bowers is really good as a run blocker, which the Bolts have struggled to get from their tight ends in recent seasons.

Here is my scouting report on Bowers.

Chargers 2024 NFL draft target: Georgia TE Brock Bowers

Putting Georgia TE Brock Bowers under a microscope to highlight his strengths, weaknesses and fit with the Chargers.

Over the next few months, we are going to be taking a look at a handful of draft prospects leading up to the 2024 NFL draft.

With the Chargers having needs at various positions, we will do our best to evaluate the players that we feel fit the team precisely.

Today, I take a look at Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.

Vitals

Height: 6-4

Weight: 240

College Bio Page

Stats

Elevator pitch

Bowers is an athletic pass catcher who can win all over the field, create valuable yardage after the catch and create a surge in the run game with his competitiveness as a blocker, but his frame limits his potential in pass protection. He projects as a Day 1 difference-maker for an offense in the passing game.

Strengths

Long-striding athlete with great speed to out-pace defenders…Athletic yards after the catch threat, efficiently transitioning from pass-catcher to ballcarrier…Physical and powerful finisher after the catch…Good-sized hands to swallow the ball away from his body…Comfortable in traffic, making tough grabs look routine…Uses nuance in his routes to stack defenders…Competitive in the run game…Reliable on combination blocks, works well in tandem and out in space.

Weaknesses

Tall and long, but very lean and doesn’t have the frame to add considerable bulk…Delivers pop as a blocker but has average power or grip strength to sustain in pass protection on a consistent basis.

Awards

— 2023 Unanimous All-American, 2022 first-team All-American, 2021 second-team All-American

— 2022 and 2023 John Mackey Award winner

Red Flags

N/A

Fit Likelihood

High

Grade

1st

Highlights

 

Chargers take dynamic offensive player in ESPN’s latest mock draft

The Chargers select the two-time John Mackey Award winner.

ESPN’s Matt Miller revealed his latest mock draft on Wednesday, and with the Chargers selection at No. 10 overall, he has them picking Georgia tight end Brock Bowers.

Here is what Miller said about sending Bowers to Los Angeles:

Bowers is my No. 6 overall player, but I couldn’t find a value/need fit for him earlier than No. 10. Los Angeles wouldn’t complain. The Chargers could luck out and get an awesome middle-of-the-field target who has similarities to George Kittle as a route runner, pass-catcher and after-the-catch playmaker. Bowers has 26 receiving touchdowns in the past three seasons and would immediately give quarterback Justin Herbert a chain-mover.

With Gerald Everett set to be a free agent at the end of the season, the Bolts will be in the market for a starting tight end. Bowers would be a homerun pick as he’s not just the best tight end in this year’s class, but you could make the argument that he’s the best in previous classes, too.

Bowers, who is the only player to win the John Mackey Award twice, leads the Bulldogs with 56 catches for 714 yards and six touchdowns this season.

Along with his ability to be a mismatch for any defender in the passing game, Bowers is really good as a run blocker, which is something that the Chargers have struggled to get from their tight ends in recent seasons.

So not only could Bowers come in and quickly develop a rapport with Justin Herbert, but he could boost the run game and help in pass protection.