INDIANAPOLIS — George Kittle already was an established NFL star with the 49ers as tight end Brock Bowers was working his way into one of the nation's top recruits at Napa High. Kittle set a new pay scale for NFL tight ends in 2020 when he signed a contract that averages $15 million per season. Now, there are 11 tight ends making at least $12.5 million per season, and young players entering the league are making huge impacts early in their careers. "Tight end is a prime position right now," Bowers said at the NFL Scouting Combine. "I'm just glad it's now." Bowers is set to cash in as the first tight end to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. He is projected as a top-10 selection. He declared for the draft following his junior season at Georgia, where he was a three-time All-American and two-time national champion. Bowers had a seven-catch, 152-yard performance in Georgia's 38-7 victory over TCU in the national championship game to conclude his sophomore season. Bowers listed Kittle, Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce as the tight ends he has followed the closest. "I grew up watching Gronk," Bowers said. "I love watching Gronk. He's kind of like a huge role model for me, just looking...
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