Peyton Bowen Explained
Peyton Bowen |
School: | Oklahoma Sooners |
Currentnumber: | 22 |
Currentposition: | Safety |
Class: | Sophomore |
Major: | Business |
Heightft: | 6 |
Heightin: | 0 |
Weight Lb: | 199 |
Highschool: | John H. Guyer (Denton, Texas) |
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Espn: | 4870625 |
Peyton Bowen is an American football safety for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life and high school
Bowen grew up in Denton, Texas and attended John H. Guyer High School.[1] He intercepted 12 passes and broke up 23 passes in three varsity seasons at Guyer.[2]
Recruitment
Bowen was rated a five-star recruit by ESPN and initially committed Notre Dame over offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, and USC.[3] He later flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Oregon.[4] However, the following day Bowen changed his commitment a second time and signed his National Letter of Intent to play at Oklahoma.[5] He later explained that his decision was due to a paperwork issue as Oregon had not sent him a letter of intent to sign before the start of the early signing period.[6]
College career
Bowen joined the Oklahoma Sooners as an early enrollee in January 2023.[7] He entered the season as the team's second-string safety.[8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Peyton Bowen, Jackson Arnold help Denton Guyer hold off Byron Nelson in regional semifinal. The Dallas Morning News. November 27, 2021. September 7, 2023.
- Web site: Oklahoma Early Enrollees: Peyton Bowen Says a Big 12 Championship Can 'Get That Name Back'. John E.. Hoover. SI.com. January 22, 2023. September 7, 2023.
- Web site: Notre Dame Fighting Irish add to touted 2023 college football recruiting class with No. 2 safety Peyton Bowen. Tom. VanHaaren. ESPN.com. January 1, 2022. September 6, 2023.
- Web site: Five-star safety Peyton Bowen flips from Notre Dame to Oregon. Blake. Baumgartner. ESPN.com. December 21, 2022. September 6, 2023.
- Web site: Oklahoma-bound Peyton Bowen at peace after drama-filled signing day. Grace. Raynor. The Athletic. December 30, 2022. September 6, 2023.
- Web site: OU's Peyton Bowen: 'I should be (at Oregon) right now' if not for paperwork snafu. Tulsa World. February 17, 2023. September 6, 2023.
- Web site: Why DB Peyton Bowen is Ready to Hit the Ground Running as a Freshman at Oklahoma. Ryan. Chapman. SI.com. August 16, 2023. September 7, 2023.
- Web site: OU football: Peyton Bowen impresses during Sooners' season opener. Justin. Martinez. The Oklahoman. September 5, 2023. September 7, 2023.