Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
- Miami (FL)
- Texas A&M
Background Info
- Listed at 6-2/235 lbs.
- 4-Star recruit according to 247 Sports
- Mr. Football in Indiana in high school
- Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year x2
- Played running back and linebacker in high school
- Top-ten baseball recruit out of high school
- Played football and baseball at Notre Dame
Notable career stats heading into 2026
- 159 tackles
- 13.5 combined tackles for a loss and sacks
- Generated 4 turnovers
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
- 78 Career PFF Run Defense Grade
- 65.5 Career PFF Coverage Grade
- 18 Hurries
- Missed tackle rate of 10.7%
- 60 Stops
Strengths
- Physical tackler who patrols the middle of the field
- High motor player who roams with a purpose
- Rangy in both the run and pass game
- Unique athlete for the position
- Good awareness to always be in a position to make a play
Player Summary
His athleticism pops off on film whenever he is working his way in coverage and supporting the run. He is rangy and efficient in covering ground in defending the run and pass, not quite sideline-to-sideline range, but darn close. Bowen is a physical tackler who can make his presence known in the middle of the field to affect routes. He needs to work on some technical things, but his base as a prospect heading into 2026 is enough that he could be a project worth investing in for a coaching staff in 2027.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting on Notre Dame LB Drayk Bowen