Matt Bowen (American football)
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| Position: | Strong Safety | ||
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| Date of birth: | November 12, 1976 | ||
| Place of birth: | Glen Ellyn, Illinois | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Glen Ellyn (IL) Glenbard West | ||
| College: | Iowa | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 6 / Pick: 198 | ||
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Matthew Sean Bowen (born November 12, 1976) is a former American football strong safety in the National Football League. He currently works as a sports journalist.
Bowen was an all-state, all-area and all-conference selection as a quarterback at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He was originally recruited to Iowa as a quarterback after finishing his senior season as team captain and MVP after passing for 1,533 yards and 17 touchdowns, and gaining 1,329 yards and 17 scores on the ground. He also played three seasons of baseball and four seasons of basketball. His mentor was Hasani Steele, who played in the Rose Bowl with Northwestern University.
Bowen was a four-year letterwinner (1996–99) at Iowa, he started his final two seasons and earned second-team All-America recognition and first-team All-Big Ten honors. He posted a career-high 109 tackles (76 solo) and two INTs as a senior and led the team with 92 tackles (57 solo) and two interceptions as a junior.
Matt Bowen was drafted in the sixth round by the St. Louis Rams. He earned St. Louis' Rookie of the Year award after starting at strong safety in two contests and appearing in 16 regular season games. He also saw action in the Rams' Wild Card playoff at New Orleans. He finished the season with 21 tackles (15 solo) and two passes broken up. He also recorded 21 special teams tackles to tie for the club lead.
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