Eli Bowen (born October 15, 2005)[1] is an American college football defensive back for the Oklahoma Sooners.
| Oklahoma Sooners – No. 23 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Class | Freshman |
| Major | Business |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 15, 2005[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Guyer (Denton, Texas) |
High school career
editBowen attended John H. Guyer High School in Denton, Texas.[2] As a sophomore, he recorded 46 tackles and ten interceptions.[3] As a senior, he totaled 34 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, and three interceptions.[4] A four-star recruit, Bowen committed to play college football at the University of Oklahoma over an offer from Texas.[5][6]
College career
editAs a true freshman in 2024, Bowen received significant playing time, making an immediate impact.[7] In his first career start against Texas, he led the team in tackles with eight.[8] Against Alabama, Bowen recorded his first career interception at the collegiate level.[9]
Personal life
editBowen's brother, Peyton, plays safety for the Oklahoma Sooners.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b @EliBowen12 (October 15, 2023). "blessed 🔞" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Defensive player of the week (Nov. 14): Denton Guyer CB Eli Bowen". Dallas News. November 14, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Fields, John (July 8, 2022). "Guyer defensive back Eli Bowen named to ESPN's Junior 300". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Martinez, Justin (December 21, 2023). "What will Oklahoma football signee Eli Bowen bring to defense? So 'much ball disruption'". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Denton Guyer three-star cornerback Eli Bowen commits to Oklahoma". Dallas News. August 24, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Fields, John (August 25, 2023). "Guyer's Eli Bowen commits to join brother at Oklahoma". Denton Record-Chronicle. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Raser, Louis (October 7, 2024). "'Different level of trust': How brothers Peyton and Eli Bowen thrive at OU, became crucial members of Sooners' defense". OU Daily. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Masri, Tarik (October 17, 2024). "Player Spotlight: 'Absolute baller' Eli Bowen shines in history-making first career start". Norman Transcript. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Aber, Ryan (November 25, 2024). "OU football freshman DB Eli Bowen collects bounty, holds Alabama WR Ryan Williams in check". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Sulley, Colton (August 2, 2024). "Why Peyton Bowen believes brother Eli is 'gonna flourish' in OU football defense". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
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