#34 Drayk Bowen 2024-25 Football Roster

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

• 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