University of Missouri Athletics

2007 OUTLOOK

Solid athlete who looks to contribute on the offensive line, where he enters spring camp listed at No. 3 on the depth chart at the right guard spot.

2006 SEASON

Out-of-state walk-on who spent his first full year in the program with the practice squad.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played on a team which won a Tennessee state 5A championship as a junior, as his squad defeated nationally-ranked Riverdale-Murfreesboro in the title match ... High school coach - Charlie White.

PERSONAL

Son of George & Bobbie Jean Bowen ... Intends to major in physical therapy at Mizzou, with a career goal of opening up his own physical therapy practice ... Chose Mizzou over Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arizona State ... Older cousin, Leonard Burton played football at South Carolina and later for 10 years in the National Football League with the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions ... Lists hobbies as drawing, video games and basketball.