The NFL has reached the conference championships in the NFL Playoffs, so that means it is time to start discussing who is going to win the league’s various postseason awards.
One of those awards is Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Unfortunately for former Georgia football wide receiver Ladd McConkey, he was not named one of the five finalists for this award even if he may have deserved to be.
But there is another rookie Bulldog who was named one of the five finalists for this award.
Unsurprisingly, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers earned a spot as one of the five finalists for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Bowers delivered an outstanding season, racking up 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns—statistics that undoubtedly warrant recognition.
Joining Bowers as finalists for the award are Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
With the NFL Playoffs now in the conference championship stage, discussions have begun about the league’s postseason awards, including the coveted Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Unfortunately, former Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey was not among the five finalists for the award, despite a season many feel warranted recognition. However, another rookie from Georgia did make the list.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers has been named one of the finalists for the Offensive Rookie of the Year, which comes as no surprise. Bowers had a phenomenal season, recording 112 receptions for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns—numbers that firmly establish his impact as a rookie.
The other finalists include Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, and Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.
While Bowers’ season was exceptional, he faces tough competition for the award. Daniels is widely considered the favorite, not only because of his impressive individual performance throughout the season but also for leading the Commanders to the playoffs. Daniels guided his team to the NFC Championship after defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions, a feat that strengthens his case for the award.
Though Bowers may not take home the trophy, his rookie campaign is still historic.
It could go down as one of the best debut seasons ever for a tight end, setting the stage for a career that might place him among the all-time greats at the position.
