It sounds like Bears may Draft Brock Bowers with the Ninth Pick

Amidst the buzz around the top three wide receivers potentially being on the Chicago Bears' radar for the NFL Draft weekend, another prominent pass-catcher seems to have caught the team's interest.

Earlier in the week, All-American tight end Brock Bowers visited the Bears, according to sportskeeda's Troy Pauline, a long-standing expert on NFL drafts and prospects. Pauline notes that if the Bears decide to (1) keep their No. 9 pick and (2) choose a pass-catcher, they will be deciding between Bowers and Washington wide receiver Rome Odunze. This adds an interesting dynamic to their draft strategy.

The various possibilities of the NFL Draft could see both Bowers and Odunze available when the Bears are ready to pick at No. 9. While it's easy to imagine the team deliberating between these two options, it seems premature to narrow down their choices to just two with eight days still remaining until the 2024 NFL Draft begins. The situation could change, especially if a quarterback is available and another team wants to trade up for a high-value pick.

Discussing these scenarios is not to discount the information but to explore different outcomes that might unfold on draft day. This is evident from someone analyzing over 300 ESPN mock drafts in the past week alone, highlighting the anticipation around Bowers as a potential pick for the Bears.


Brock Bowers' credentials are undeniably impressive. As a University of Georgia player, he's a three-time All-American and a three-time first-team All-SEC member. His achievements include winning the John Mackey Award twice as the nation's top tight end and securing two CFP national championships—a testament to his exceptional talent.

Here are Bowers' impressive stats over the years:
- 2021: 56 receptions, 882 receiving yards, 14 total touchdowns (13 receiving, 1 rushing)
- 2022: 63 receptions, 942 receiving yards, 10 total touchdowns (7 receiving, 3 rushing)
- 2023: 56 receptions, 714 receiving yards, 7 total touchdowns (6 receiving, 1 rushing)

Recognizing Bowers' potential, Patrick suggested back in January that the Bears should consider him for the No. 9 pick. He described Bowers as a versatile, dual-threat tight end with significant size, speed, athleticism, and intelligence. His route-running skills, elite ball-catching ability, and reliability make him a dynamic playmaker. Bowers could be an exceptional addition to a Shane Waldron offense that emphasizes using multiple tight end formations.

Integrating Bowers into the Bears' offense would offer unique tactical advantages. At 6-3 and 243 pounds, Bowers could even play as a power slot receiver, creating challenging matchups for opponents, especially with other key players like D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen also on the field. The potential for creating mismatches with Bowers and other tight ends like Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett could open up numerous possibilities for the Bears.

As the draft approaches, Bowers remains a prominent figure on the list of potential draft targets for the Bears, who are just days away from making their selection. The anticipation is mounting as the draft day draws near.