Traditionally, it takes NFL tight ends some time to start producing at a high level.
He Las Vegas Raiders hope Brock Bowers, taken at No. 13 overall, can develop quickly.
Let’s look at some recent how tight ends who were recently taken in the first round produced as rookies:
2021
Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons, No. 4 overall:
68 catches, 1,026 yards, one touchdown.
Interestingly, Pitts’ rookie season was his best far far.