Brock Bowers is having a rookie season to remember.
Despite the Las Vegas Raiders’ struggles this season, Bowers is breaking or on pace to break several rookie records at tight end. In Sunday’s loss to the Miami Dolphins, Bowers caught 13 receptions, breaking the record of 12 held by former New York Giants tight end Mark Bavaro in 1985. He is 16 receptions away from tying the single-season receptions record for a rookie tight end set by Sam LaPorta last season, and 371 receiving yards away from breaking the record held by Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka.
While Bowers deserves attention for his tremendous play this season, he is currently making waves for another reason.