Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers is playing great. The Raiders' first-round draft pick is looking like the real deal after just two weeks.

Regardless of how good a player is, there’s still sually some acclimation period. When he learns the offense along with getting some chemistry with his quarterback. But in that regard, Gardner Minshew had the same feeling about Bowers as his coach.

Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce knew the moment he first saw Brock Bowers that the rookie tight end the 'it' factor.

Through two weeks, Bowers has caught 15 passes for 156 yards—setting the record for the most receptions as a rookie tight end in his first two career games. For context, Rob Gronkowski had two catches for 15 yards and a touchdown in his first two contests as a rookie in 2010.

That’s big words, especially with whom considering who Davante is drawing comparisons. Gronkowski basically has a bust with his name on it in Canton after an illustrious career including four Super Bowl rings, four All Pro nods, and making the Hall of Fame’s All 2010s team.

Retired NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski holds high praise for Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers, saying 'he's on pace to be better than myself.'

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers took a big hit in the second quarter of the Week 3 game against the Carolina Panthers and was pulled off the field. Here's the latest on the injury status of the stud tight end.

The tight end position has gotten off to a slow start this season in fantasy but one who is outplaying expectations is Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders.