Brock Bowers shares what he hopes to improve in his game

Going into the 2023 season Georgia knows it has one of the best weapons in college football in the form of versatile tight end Brock Bowers.

But the 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior doesn’t think he’s reached his maximum potential just yet, intent to do so by focusing all offseason on a few small things he wanted to improve. He’s hopeful it makes a big difference in his game.

“I wouldn’t say surprises, but yeah I’ve been definitely working on the little parts of my game and just trying to play faster,” Bowers said this week. “Just see stuff before the ball is snapped and see what the defense is doing, all that kind of stuff. Just play faster and at a higher level.”

If Bowers can get even better that’s a scary proposition for the rest of the college football world.

He was already an elite threat as is.

During the 2022 campaign, Bowers logged 63 catches for 942 yards and seven touchdowns. He also ran nine times for 109 yards and three more scores. That kind of dual-threat ability makes him a matchup nightmare.

Do you put a linebacker on him in case he stays in the box or takes the ball out of the backfield? Do you line a defensive back up on him if he splits out wide, leaving the possibility he motions back in and serves as a blocker?

It’s a tricky thing to figure out for opposing coordinators. And if Brock Bowers is even better in 2023? Watch out.

Could Brock Bowers see more carries in 2023?

While Bowers’ prowess catching the football is well known, it’s unclear if he’ll be able to sustain his success on the ground. Georgia had a knack for calling his number at the right time a year ago, as evidenced by what he did on his nine carries.

But could Bowers see even more touches out of the backfield this fall?

“I’d be open to it. I mean, it’s fun when you get the ball in your hands and try to make something happen,” Bowers said. “So if they tell me to go to running back, I’ll do whatever.”

It’s certainly an intriguing idea for Georgia, given how successful Bowers has been in every other aspect of his game. And with the running back position a little beat up heading into the season opener, perhaps Bowers could help stabilize things a bit.

Georgia will begin its season on Sept. 2 with a game against UT-Martin that is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. ET with a broadcast on the SEC Network +.