Brock Bowers is the Clear TE1 for 2025 Fantasy Football

The Las Vegas Raiders faced low expectations as a fantasy football powerhouse for the 2024 NFL season due to offensive uncertainties, including quarterback Gardner Minshew II's performance. Despite a shaky offensive line, limited reliable weapons, and a porous defense, the team produced notable fantasy options like Jakobi Meyers and Alexander Mattison.

Rookie tight end Brock Bowers emerged as the standout performer, finishing as the highest-scoring tight end in full-PPR leagues. His 2024 success has elevated his fantasy draft status for 2025, where he currently holds the TE1 position. Bowers is now being selected in the first two rounds across most leagues, with an average draft position (ADP) of 16 on ESPN, CBS, and RTSports—a significant rise from his 2024 ADP of 90th overall as the 11th-ranked tight end. Securing him now requires a top-three draft pick.

Despite his high draft cost, Bowers could still provide value. Key factors supporting potential improvement include: a quarterback upgrade to Geno Smith, who offers more offensive competence than 2024 options; an enhanced running game with Ashton Jeanty and Raheem Mostert, which may force defenses to stack the box and create mismatches for Bowers; offensive line improvements with second-year players DJ Glaze and Jackson Powers-Johnson; and anticipated personal development in his sophomore season. These elements position him for another strong fantasy campaign.