One of the most intriguing prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft is Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. He’ll likely be the only tight end taken in the first round, if not in the top 50 picks. Yet, there’s still not a clear avenue to where he may end up when it’s all said and done on day one.
That certainly has nothing to do with Bowers’ talent and skill set. It’s more about watching how this year’s draft plays out, as there could be a lot of action with multiple teams looking to trade up and down. Plus, acquiring a new tight end isn’t necessarily high on a lot of teams’ draft lists in the first round. However, Bowers, due to his talent, will make a team draft him in the first round, as he is just that good of a player.
One of the teams that would be perfect for Bowers is the Cincinnati Bengals, selecting him with their No. 18 overall pick. Here are three reasons why:
When was the last time the Bengals had a true receiving tight end? Since Joe Burrow arrived back in 2020, the former LSU quarterback hasn’t been absent of reliable receiving options, thanks to AJ Green, Tee Higgins, and Ja’Marr Chase. However, tight end production has been sporadic.