Tight ends used to be the beefy extras on the edge of the offensive line. Players like Georgia’s Brock Bowers are grabbing more passes—and the offensive spotlight.
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington hurdles Oregon defensive back Bryan Addison.Tight ends used to do the dirty work in college football, blocking for teammates and catching short passes in a pinch. These days, a new version of the offensive end who lines up next to the tackle is reshaping the game, and Georgia’s Brock Bowers is its cutting-edge example.
As the Bulldogs prepare to defend their national championship against Texas Christian on Monday night, Bowers leads Georgia in receiving yards and touchdowns for the second season in a row. He’s part of a growing wave of tight ends nationwide whose roles are expanding to include more pass-catching.
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