Raiders' Brock Bowers Breaks NFL Rookie Records for Receptions and Yards

The rookie tight end surpassed Mike Ditka's 63-year-old yardage record and Puka Nacua's receptions mark in a standout season for Las Vegas.

Brock Bowers set the NFL rookie tight end record for receiving yards with 1,144, surpassing Mike Ditka's 1961 mark of 1,076 yards.
He also broke the rookie receptions record, recording 108 catches to exceed Puka Nacua's 2023 record of 105 at any position.
Bowers became the Raiders' single-season receptions leader, surpassing Darren Waller's 107 catches from 2020.
The 22-year-old was the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and has been a bright spot in a challenging season for the 4-12 Raiders.
Despite his historic achievements, Bowers' performance is overshadowed in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race by Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.