2024 mock draft roundup 4.0: Experts predict Colts’ selection

The Pick: TE Brock Bowers, Georgia
Mock Draft Date: March 5
Author: B/R NFL Scouting Department
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Author’s Take: “This selection seems counterintuitive since Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard is always looking to draft elite traits. More often than not, those elite traits trend toward the biggest and fastest athletes.

Georgia’s Brock Bowers certainly isn’t the biggest or fastest prospect. But he just might be the best tight end prospect of all time, considering he was the Georgia Bulldogs’ leading receiver for three straight seasons, won two national championships, earned a pair of John Mackey awards and generally dominated as one of college football’s best targets.

This particular fit for Shane Steichen’s offense, while helping in Anthony Richardson’s development, is simply mouth-watering.

“If the Colts lean into becoming a truly explosive offense, Bowers is a dream selection,” Derrik Klassen said. “At 6’3” and 243 pounds, Bowers isn’t going to wow anyone with size or blocking prowess, but he’s a truly special pass-catcher.

“Before the catch, Bowers shows the route-running savvy and powerful strides you want to see. His long arms (32¾”) and high-end ball skills help him bring those passes in. Once Bowers has the ball, watch out. The tight end’s blend of speed, agility, balance and vision will immediately make him one of the scariest YAC threats in the league, regardless of position.”