Raiders' Zamir White Back With Former Georgia Teammate Brock Bowers

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White and rookie tight end Brock Bowers were teammates on Georgia's 2021 national championship team.

Oct 9, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) after scoring a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports | John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

The Las Vegas Raiders should benefit in several ways by having former Georgia tight end and two-time John Mackey Award winner Brock Bowers on their roster.

One of the advantages is that he already has ties to the team. Bowers was teammates with Raiders running back Zamir White and second-year cornerback Jakorian Bennett during his time with the Bulldogs. White was with Bowers for the program's 2021 national championship run, while Bennett was with him for both the 2021 and 2022 titles.

That familiarity adds to what is already a strong chemistry amongst the Raiders. Not only that, but the three former Bulldogs have experience in a winning locker room.

White, he is going on his third season with the Silver and Black, is happy to be back with his former teammate.

"My dawg," White said of Bowers when he addressed the media on Wednesday. "So, Brock came into Georgia my senior year, the natty year actually. So, yeah, he's a quiet guy but a fun guy, so it's cool."

Both White and Bowers were vital to that 2021 Georgia squad, as the former led the team in rushing (856 yards), while the latter led the Bulldogs in receiving (882). That Georgia team would go 14-1, falling to Alabam in the SEC title game before redeeming itself by defeating the Crimson Tide in the national championship.

Bowers is now joining another young tight end in Michael Mayer, who finished behind Bowers in the running for the 2022 John Mackey Award. Together, they should form a formidable tight end duo.

"It's huge for us because Brock and Mike, they can block, catch the ball, run routes really good, they're both fast guys," White said. "So, that's going to help us out a lot this year. So, yeah, we need that."

Mayer turned in a solid rookie campaign last season when he registered 304 yards and two touchdowns on 27 receptions, starting in 12 of his 14 appearances. His season was unfortunately cut short when he suffered a toe injury that had him sit for the final three games of the season.

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