Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is off to one hell of a start to his career after two impressive performances, including a breakout game in Week 2 versus the Baltimore Ravens. Bowers has caught the attention of Rob Gronkowski and the rookie tight recently reacted to the future Hall of Famer's praise.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders emerging superstar TE Brock Bowers spoke from the locker room ahead of the Carolina Panthers this weekend, and we have what he said for you.

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.'

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.

During the Raiders' 26–23 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, Bowers notched a a career-high nine catches for 98 yards. His teammate Davante Adams had a front-row seat to the rookie's breakout game, catching nine passes himself while lining up next to Bowers.