Through five games, the runaway leader for Offensive Rookie of the Year is Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. The start of his season has been remarkable and historic in terms of a rookie quarterback.
And it’s absolutely right that Daniels gets all this attention. But out in Las Vegas, rookie tight end Brock Bowers is having a tremendous rookie campaign being overshadowed by Daniels as well as just how bad the Raiders are.
Here are Bowers’ stats through five games:
• 36 targets
• 28 receptions
• 313 receiving yards
• 12 rushing yards
• 1 receiving TD
Pre-draft, we have Bowers as our No. 5 overall prospect and he has certainly played like it. For all of his athleticism and natural football skills, it’s his football acumen that has really stood out on a bad Raiders offense. Bowers has a keen understanding of NFL defenses and is mature beyond his years in taking advantage of defenders in his routes, body control and hands.
