Zack Bowman

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Zack Bowman
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Bowman with the Chicago Bears in 2011
No. 35, 38, 31, 30
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-18) November 18, 1984 (age 39)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Anchorage (AK) Bartlett
College: Nebraska
NFL draft: 2008  / Round: 5 / Pick: 142
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:204
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:6
Pass deflections:29
Interceptions:13
Defensive touchdowns:3
Player stats at PFR

Zackary Bowman (born November 18, 1984) is a former American football cornerback. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska and New Mexico Military Institute. He also played for the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.

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Early life

Bowman attended Batesburg-Leesville High in Batesburg, South Carolina, and later attended Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska, and graduated in 2003.

College career

After Bowman attended New Mexico Military Institute, he attended University of Nebraska–Lincoln. In his two seasons at Nebraska Bowman had a total of 56 tackles, 20 pass break ups, 3 interceptions, and he played in 22 games, 9 of which he started.

Bowman had to redshirt the 2006 season due to torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the third day of fall practice and missed the season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.39 s1.51 s2.54 s4.21 s7.10 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [1] [2] [3]

Chicago Bears (first stint)

The Chicago Bears selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. [4] He made the team's opening day roster but was relegated to the practice squad to make room for guard Dan Buenning, who was acquired in a trade. [5] The Bears signed Bowman off the practice squad in week seven, after their top three cornerbacks were ruled out of a game against the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries. Bowman played a crucial role in the Bears victory over the Vikings by recovering a fumbled punt in the endzone for a touchdown. Bowman sustained an injury in the fourth quarter, which should have left him sidelined for the remainder of the game, but he insisted on returning due to the Bears shallow depth at the cornerback position. He recorded his first career interception upon returning, which also prevented the Vikings from engineering a last second touchdown drive. Bowman required surgery to repair the injury he sustained during the game, [6] and was placed on the team's injury reserve for the remainder of the season. His efforts during the week merited him the "NFC Special Teams Player of the Week" Award. [7]

In training camp 2009, coaches were very impressed with Bowman's abilities and play on the practice field. Despite missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, Bowman was expected to be a key part of the Bears secondary in 2009 with teammates Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman. [8]

In Week 2 of the regular season, Bowman took over Vasher's starting spot at cornerback. He recorded 66 tackles, six interceptions, and one forced fumble over the course of the season. [9]

During the Bears 2010 mini camp, head coach Lovie Smith announced that Bowman would replace Charles Tillman as the team's left side cornerback. In a typical Cover 2 defense, team's will usually place their best cornerback on the left side of their defensive formations. [10]

Minnesota Vikings

Bowman signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on March 26, 2012. [11] On September 2, 2012, he was waived to make room for A. J. Jefferson. [12]

Chicago Bears (second stint)

Bowman was later re-signed by the Bears. [13] In Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Bowman recovered Beanie Wells' fumble in the endzone for a Bears touchdown, as the Bears won 28–13. [14] In 2013, Bowman was an unrestricted free agent, but signed a one-year deal with the Bears. [15] During the season, Bowman played in all 16 games while starting in seven, and recorded 49 tackles along with three interceptions. [16]

New York Giants

On March 31, 2014, Bowman signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants. [17]

Miami Dolphins

On April 13, 2015, Bowman signed a deal with the Miami Dolphins. [18] He was released on September 6, however, re-signed later that day. [19] He was waived on November 24. [20]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2008 CHI 102110.00100010101
2009 CHI 1612665970.00667039101000
2010 CHI 133322840.01000001100
2011 CHI 161141310.00000001100
2012 CHI 110111010.01000020211
2013 CHI 167484530.0236714380000
2014 NYG 165241950.0022501860100
2015 MIA 1007610.0013803820000
9928204181230.0413197143293612

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2010 CHI 200000.00000000000
200000.00000000000

Personal life

Bowman was a sociology major and earned his degree in December 2007.[ citation needed ] He is married and has three sons. [21] [22]

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  2. ↑ "Zackary Bowman, Combine Results, CB - Nebraska". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Zackary Bowman 2008 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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  5. ↑ Adam T on September 2, 6:14p (February 9, 2008). "Bears Trade For Dan Buenning". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved October 16, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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