#34 Drayk Bowen 2024-25 Football Roster

HONORS & AWARDS

• 2025 Athlon Sports Preseason All-America – Third Team
• 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-America – Fourth Team
• 2025 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
• 2025 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

AS A JUNIOR (2025)

• at MIAMI (8/31): Started at linebacker for the Irish… recorded eight tackles – two solo and six assisted
• TEXAS A&M (9/13): Started at linebacker for the Irish… recorded six tackles – two solo and four assisted
• PURDUE (9/20): Started at linebacker for the Irish… recorded one solo tackle
• at ARKANSAS (9/27): Started at linebacker… recorded four assisted tackles… logged two quarterback hurries
• BOISE STATE (10/4): Started at linebacker… had five tackles – one solo and four assisted… recorded first sack of the season
• NC STATE (10/11): Started at linebacker… led the team with seven tackles – three solo and four assisted
• USC (10/18): Started at linebacker for the Irish… collected five assisted tackles… had a pass breakup
• AT BOSTON COLLEGE (11/1): Started at linebacker… notched a career-high 14 solo tackles, the most by any player in the country up to date… recorded a sack on third down in the fourth quarter that forced a punt… also logged two tackles for loss… broke up a pass
•  NAVY (11/9): Started at linebacker for the Irish… notched five tackles – two solo and three assisted
• at PITTSBURGH (11/15): Started at linebacker… recorded two solo tackles… also broke up a pass on third down in the second quarter
• SYRACUSE (11/22): Started at linebacker for the Irish… collected three solo tackles… recorded a sack in the first quarter to force a third and long
• AT STANFORD (11/29): Started at linebacker… led the team with seven tackles – three solo and four assisted… also posted half a sack and half a tackle for loss

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

• Started all 16 games for the Irish… totaled 78 tackles – 40 solo, 38 assisted… had at least one tackle in each game of the season… led the team in forced fumbles with three… was third on the team in total tackles… added four tackles for loss… posted two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups… recorded first-career sack against Miami (Ohio)… had seven assisted tackles and one solo tackle in the National Championship
• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Started at linebacker for the Irish… matched single-game career-high with four total tackles… posted three solo and one assisted… helped limit the Aggies to 100 yards passing
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Started for the Irish… posted career-high seven tackles… two solo and five assisted
• at PURDUE (9/15): Started and tallied two tackles
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Started for the Irish… tallied four tackles, two solo and two assisted… posted first career sack
• LOUISVILLE (9/28): Started on the defensive side for the Irish… forced a fumble on a kickoff return… registered first pass breakup of career… tallied five solo tackles in the win… had one tackle for loss
• STANFORD (10/12): Started for the Irish… collected seven tackles – five assisted, two solo – to lead the team in tackles… matched single-game career-high for tackles
• at GEORGIA TECH (10/19): Started on defense and also saw time on special teams… had a game-high and career-best nine tackles… five solo, four assisted… added a pass breakup
• at NAVY (10/26): Started for the Irish… had five tackles – one solo, four assisted
• FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Started for the Irish… collected four tackles – three solo, one assisted
• VIRGINIA (11/16): Started on defense… collected one solo tackle… forced a fumble
• ARMY (11/23): Started for the Irish… registered three tackles – two solo, one assisted
• at USC (11/30): Started on defense in the win… posted three tackles – one solo, two assisted
• INDIANA (12/20): Started for the Irish on defense… tallied two tackles – one solo, one assisted… both tackles were tackles for loss… added two quarterback hurries
• vs GEORGIA (1/2): Started on defense in the victory… collected six tackles – two solo, four assisted… one assisted tackle went for a loss
• vs PENN STATE (1/9): Started  on defense and saw time on special teams in the win… posted eight tackles – three solo, five assisted
• vs OHIO STATE (1/20): Started on defense and added snaps on special teams… registered eight tackles – seven solo, one assisted… forced a fumble that the Irish recovered

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Competed in 12 games as a freshman, contributing on special teams and as a reserve linebacker … Finished the season with 14 tackles, eight solo … Added a half tackle for loss and a quarterback hurry
• NAVY (8/26): Made his collegiate debut against Navy in Dublin, Ireland
• at NORTH CAROLINA STATE (9/9): Added a solo tackle … First career forced fumble in the win
• CENTRAL MICHIGAN (9/16): Solo tackle in the win
• OHIO STATE (9/23): Took the field against the Buckeyes at Notre Dame Stadium
• at DUKE (9/30): Competed in the 21-14 victory at Duke
• at LOUISVILLE (10/7): Took the field in the contest with Louisville
• USC (10/14): Appeared in the 48-20 victory over tenth-ranked USC
• PITTSBURGH (10/28): Recorded two tackles in the victory
• at CLEMSON (11/4): Competed in the contest with the Tigers
• WAKE FOREST (11/18): Finished with three tackles, two solo
• at STANFORD (11/25): Recorded a season-best four tackles, three solo
• OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Finished with three assisted tackles in the win … Combined for a tackle for loss

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 45th overall prospect, first outside linebacker and top-ranked player in the state by Rivals
• The 80th overall prospect, seventh outside linebacker and top-ranked player in the state by ESPN
• The 88th overall prospect, seventh linebacker and top-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 156th overall prospect, 13th linebacker and second-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
• 2022 High School Butkus Award Winner
• 2022 Indiana Mr. Football
• 2022 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year
• Piled up 144 tackles, 19.0 TFLs, five sacks, four FF and two interceptions in 2022 for Andrean
• 2021 Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year
• A two-way player at Andrean, in 2022 he rushed for 1,784 yards and 26 touchdowns
• Finished his career at Andrean with 379 tackles, 54 TFL, 16 sacks, 10 FF and six interceptions
• Plans to compete in both football and baseball during his career at Notre Dame
• Ranked as the eight-best baseball prospect in the state by Prep Baseball Report 
• Played under head coach Chris Skinner
• Son of Jeremy Bowen and Rebecca McCollam
• Has three siblings, Dylan, Dallas and Krew