As a matter of policy, Sports Reference only reports the results of games as played on the field. Bowman made a strong debut, forcing and recovering a fumble, partially blocking a punt and making two solo tackles in the 59-0 season-opening win over Florida International. He is majoring in crime, law and justice and is on schedule to graduate in December, less than four years after enrolling. One of five returning Nittany Lions from Maryland, the highly-skilled all-state choice from Suitland HS is an instinctive and punishing hitter with the ability to make big plays. A scary knee injury in the 2013 playoffs cost him the entire 2014 season. Despite the attrition, however, Bowman kept the Nittany Lions ranked in the top ten among three primary defensive categories. Former 49ers and Raiders linebacker NaVorro Bowman is scheduled to work out for the Browns on Tuesday, a source tells Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Under the instant replay conditions at the time, the officials were not permitted to take a second look. The San Francisco 49ers entered their bye last week with a 4-3 record and are currently tied for second place in the division  and trial the Arizona. Always free! Way back in middle school, 49ers star NaVorro Bowman encouraged Kevin Durant to be aggressive and look for his shot. The athletic, swift and hard-hitting Bowman is intent on carrying on the 'Linebacker U.' Ezekiel Elliott fumbles on back-to-back possessions. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. [6], On the second day of the 2010 NFL Draft, Bowman was selected in the third round with the 91st overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Most believe they’ve already found one. [19], On June 4, 2019, Bowman announced his retirement from the NFL and retired symbolically with the 49ers. [2] Can you name every NFL player to have 2,000 or more total yards from scrimmage in a season? He was recruited to Penn State by Larry Johnson, Sr. Although NaVorro may be moving on, he will always be looked at as one of the great players to wear the red and gold. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Faced with the loss of 2007 All-American Dan Connor to graduation and 2008 All-America candidate Sean Lee to a serious knee injury in spring practice, Bowman combined with Josh Hull and Tyrell Sales to keep the high level of productivity going for 'Linebacker U.' In the 45-14 win over Oregon State, Bowman notched a then career-high 10 tackles and had a pass breakup. In the NFC Championship game in 2014 against the Seahawks in Seattle, Bowman suffered a devastating knee injury that put his career in jeopardy. Are you a Stathead, too? He registered his first career sack against Ohio State, taking down the Buckeyes[apos] Todd Boeckman for a six-yard loss. The eight-year veteran was on the sideline more often than not this past week, much to his consternation. [1] He missed most of his senior season with a shoulder injury, but he had a very impressive junior campaign in which he recorded 165 tackles, 9 sacks, and 3 fumble recoveries as a linebacker and ran for 1,200 yards and 22 touchdowns as a running back. Emailed daily. High School Or write about sports? He also recorded his fourth sack of the season among his eight tackles (seven solo) against the Trojans. [11] The 49ers went on to lose the game 23-17. That was one long bye week. Bowman was a standout player at Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland. He recorded 11 tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks, a forced fumble and an interception in the 45-3 win and was named Big Ten Co-Defensive Player of the Week. 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NaVorro Bowman, the former All-Pro 49ers linebacker and Kevin Durant’s childhood friend from the DC area, told The Post his buddy “needs’’ the Knicks. © 2004-2020 CBS Interactive. 61 NaVorro Bowman, "49ers Activate LB Aaron Lynch; Place LB NaVorro Bowman on Injured Reserve", "49ers LB NaVorro Bowman voiced displeasure about getting few series off after game", "Niners release veteran linebacker NaVorro Bowman", "NaVorro Bowman signs 1-year, $3M deal with Raiders", "Finally! He played college football at Penn State, and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. His first start came in week four versus Temple. tradition. For the 2013 season, Bowman made 16 starts with 145 tackles, five sacks, two interceptions, nine passes defended, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. NaVorro Bowman showed up to San Francisco 49ers facilities on Tuesday to officially retire as a member of the organization that drafted him. 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