Brock Bowers explains injury that forced him to miss Georgia's Pro Day, future workout plans
One of the biggest names of the 2024 NFL Draft class was absent from on-field drills at Georgia’s Pro Day on Wednesday, as star tight end Brock Bowers watched on. He explained on SEC Network that a hamstring injury kept him out of proceedings.
Bowers also didn’t participate in physical testing or on-field workouts at the NFL Combine, either. But Bowers plans to host a private workout for teams in around a month for the chance to show off what he can do.
“Tweaked a hamstring a little bit, but it’s no big deal. Just wanted to give it a little extra time, just give it some time and just be able to be at my best when I’m out here performing,” Bowers said.
And given his game revolves his next-level pass catching abilities from the tight end position, Bowers wants his legs fully under him when he does work out for teams.
“Speed’s a huge part of this process. Running fast, I want to run fast. That’s part of it. And also rehab, like you said, and keeping your body right,” Bowers said.
Bowers has also participated in the off-field aspects of the pre-draft process, mainly interviews with professional teams.
There, Bowers said, teams have been pressing to figure out the extent of his football knowledge. Plus, they want to know what he feels comfortable and capable of doing in their various schemes.
“It’s just kind of all about, I mean all of it I guess,” Bowers said. “It’s all part of my game and what I can bring to the table. As long as I can do a little bit of everything, I should be good.”
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacted to a few pro day standouts
While it was a lighter crowd than the past couple years, there were still a handful of standouts who were competing in front of NFL scouts as they prepare for the NFL Draft.
Among them were running backs Kendall Milton and Daijun Edwards, who both worked out for scouts and showed off their skills.
Neither quite blazed through the 40-yard dash but both were impressive in individual drills, showing much what they did throughout their time at Georgia: They can be quite dependable players.
Kirby Smart spoke to that when speaking to ESPN analyst Matt Stinchcomb, pointing out what stands out.
“Just their toughness,” Smart said. “Both those two guys, Kendall and Daijun, were special teams contributors, which they’ll have to be in the NFL. They’re really physical, tough, they protect the quarterback well and they’re both great kids. I think they’ll make great team players.”
Also working out was defensive back Kamari Lassiter, who proved to be a versatile option in the back end for the Bulldogs. Smart also praised him and his fit at the next level.
“He can cover people and any time you’re competitive and cover people you’ve got a chance at success,” Smart said. “So he’s done a great job for our program and he’ll continue to do so for somebody else.”