Brock Bowers shares emotions after being presented with Mackey Award during Spring Game

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers was presented with the Mackey Award for his play on the field last season, in front of home fans on Saturday. Bowers was one of the biggest factors in Georgia repeating as national champions last season and won the 2022 John Mackey Award for his effort in the process.

Despite being named college football’s best tight end, Bowers appeared to be fully focused on helping his team with the 2023 season beginning — opting to praise his teammates and coaches for making his award possible in the first place.

Brock Bowers on winning the 2022 Mackey Award

Bowers is well known as a player who focuses on the team and helps define what Georgia football has become — and his short interview about receiving recognition highlighted how little he preferred the limelight.

“I mean, it’s really about the team,” said Bowers after the broadcast crew stopped him from rushing to the locker room at halftime. “The success we had last year just has helped me out, and I couldn’t have done it without my coaches or my teammates.”

After downplaying the emotions of being presented with the Mackey Award in front of the Georgia fans on Saturday, Bowers did show some excitement during the interview — when speaking about what he expects from this season.

“Hopefully big things. We got a great team and we just gotta keep grinding and do it again.”

Bowers racked up catches last season for the Bulldogs, finishing the year with 63 receptions for 942 yards and seven touchdowns. Bowers also contributed to the offense with limited rushing opportunities, which he turned into big wins with nine carries for 109 yards and another three touchdowns.

In addition to his statistical performances, Bowers exemplified his team-first attitude by being a feature blocker on the offensive line when needed. In addition to his Mackey Award, Bowers was named to the All-SEC First Team last season as well.