'23 IN LB Drayk Bowen (Notre Dame Signee)

[Dale]

Bowen will be on the field nearly every snap in non obvious pass downs. In context, that’s 66% of plays from a year ago. If he sees the field for basically any passing downs which he still will, he’s playing the large majority of the game.

 

[Dale]

That's absolutely false. It could be 5% but there's a chance. He's a thumper and a solid MLB but what if Sneed elevates his game so much, they determine he has to be one of the 2 LBs in nickel? You don't think KVA would displace Bowen?

All of this is silly speculation but it's worth considering. I don't think there is anything athletically that Bowen has over KVA.

But, having said that, I love Drayk and I hope he takes his game to another level because he arrives with bad intentions and talks mad shit to the opposition. I love having guys like that.

Sorry but I’ll stick to zero chance barring injury. Sneed thrived as the third LB or DE. He was not thriving in very many sets playing just a classic WILL spot. I agree KVA is best equipped to not leave the field. I think Sneed and Bowen will often be on the field together, not Sneed taking from Bowen. Freeman has tended to have a Bowen like guy on his defenses, and I see his leadership only increasing, snaps to go with it now that Kiser departs.

 

[NDhoosier]

Bowen will likely be a captain and have the most snaps out of all the LBs.

 

[irishandy]

What is the potential for Bowen to get the 3rd-4th most snaps out of the LB corps next season? It's got to be a sneaky good bet.

KVA is going to lock down a spot, no question. Sneed really looked like a difference maker in the playoffs, which means the needle is pointing up more than ever during his time in South Bend. Bowen has some experience but doesn't have the flexibility to play other positions, prototypical 'Mike'. Ausberry seemed to get washed out on a lot of critical plays in the postseason. I don't know if that was a fluke or he's just overmatched against the better OLs but he looked to have a lot of difficulty getting off blocks.

Faraimo has potential to steal snaps.

Zinter, Kia, Rezac are unknown to me.

I think Bowen is a solid LB in the middle, I just wonder if there is a better combo of LBs to be running in nickel?

*All of this is the ramblings of an imbecile

Bowen has sat behind/learned from Bertrand and Kizer & next year is his time. I would agree with you that KVA is a starter and I would start Bowen making him top 3 LB's to get the most snaps.

For me with Sneed- can he be a difference maker game 1 next season?

I thought Ausberry played well last season- can he be a dark horse and surprise?

Faraimo is going to be the KVA of the 24 team.

The LB position has a lot of young guys and ND is prepped for the future.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I'll eat my mistakes on my above post.

Just saw this from PFF regarding the 101 highest graded players in CFB in 2024:

"Bowen emerged as one of the best young linebackers in college football this season. His 80.7 overall grade was a top-20 mark in the Power Four this season. He was already an elite tackler as a true sophomore, as he missed just five tackles in his 16 games. Bowen will be one of the top returners at his position in 2025." - Bowen

https://athlonsports.com/college/no...-the-pff-top-101-players-from-the-2024-season

There's the link for anyone who'd like to read it. Seems like we have a good chance of adding a number of add'l players to that list.

 

[NDohio]

Bowen will be the primary green dot on defense. No way he doesn’t lead the linebacking crew in snaps played.

 

[Sunshine]

I think just about every school in the country would swap linebacker rooms with us.

Bowen/KVA/Sneed/Ausberry/Faraimo is pretty talented group.

 

[Veritate Duce Progredi]

I think just about every school in the country would swap linebacker rooms with us.

Bowen/KVA/Sneed/Ausberry/Faraimo is pretty talented group.

And Kia, Rezac and Zinter

There has been some positivity leak out about each of them with Rezac being the most recent. Apparently the staff is high on him, even though there is a logjam right now. Kia and Zinter have received praise at various times.

 

[dublinirish]

 

[Punky]

Class act to stop by and give props to a homeboy. Captain material.

 

[Rambler09]

Y’all need to stop bumping threads while the portal is open 🤣

 

[irish4ever]

Y’all need to stop bumping threads while the portal is open 🤣

Bowen is not going anywhere. Be very surprised if not a team captain this year.

 

[Wild Bill]

Grant could be a really good player if he continues to keep his weight in check.

 

[MrNimbus]

Y’all need to stop bumping threads while the portal is open 🤣

The f'ing Dante Moore (money) and shit Knight threads still haunt me.

 

[irishandy]

I mean to take this pic & post it sooner, I've see this on a couple of billboards in South Bend

 

[Giddyup]

After the whooping he put on the dogs for our first nye bowl win Id put him on my trailer too. But I have to live in my trailer. It needs a little upgrading dough

 

[SeekNDestroy]

After the whooping he put on the dogs for our first nye bowl win Id put him on my trailer too. But I have to live in my trailer. It needs a little upgrading dough

I thought you lived in a van?

 

[GATTACA!]

I thought you lived in a van?

 

[IrishLion]

 

[Punky]

I think I watched this a couple dozen times. He is such a joy to watch.

 

[Te'o4Heisman]

ND football is once again forming a true physcial identity, except there’s soeed and length to go with it.

Master class on how to:
1. Learn quickly on the job as a bew coach
2. Surround yourself with professionals in every aspect of the program
3. Construct a deep, talented, and athletic roster
4. Do things the right way and still be successful

Young men like Drayk have been a huge part of this.

 

[ViewsFromTheDome]

And Kia, Rezac and Zinter

There has been some positivity leak out about each of them with Rezac being the most recent. Apparently the staff is high on him, even though there is a logjam right now. Kia and Zinter have received praise at various times.

Dont forget Sacca. I think he's got as much upside as anyone

 

[FightingIrishLover7]

Dont forget Sacca. I think he's got as much upside as anyone

Allegedly, Bodie is the best athlete on the team at LB (not sure if I agree but its what Bullough told reporters)

 

[rtrn2glory]

Best athletes aren't always the best linebackers. DB has instincts and plays with more violence at the position than probably and middle LB we've had in the past decade

 

[forkbeard3777]

He’s an aggressive, strong, physical player that’ll put his face mask on the opponents’ numbers. Why some ND fans don’t like him is beyond me. He’s a great college linebacker.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

He’s an aggressive, strong, physical player that’ll put his face mask on the opponents’ numbers. Why some ND fans don’t like him is beyond me. He’s a great college linebacker.

Who doesn’t like him?

 

[greyhammer90]

Who doesn’t like him?

Penn State QBs

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Penn State QBs

Not sure he qualifies as a ND fan though.

 

[greyhammer90]

Not sure he qualifies as a ND fan though.

You kidding? He loves ND so much he gave up a start in the NCG just to play catch with Christian Gray.

 

[Rocketman84]

What is the potential for Bowen to get the 3rd-4th most snaps out of the LB corps next season? It's got to be a sneaky good bet.

KVA is going to lock down a spot, no question. Sneed really looked like a difference maker in the playoffs, which means the needle is pointing up more than ever during his time in South Bend. Bowen has some experience but doesn't have the flexibility to play other positions, prototypical 'Mike'. Ausberry seemed to get washed out on a lot of critical plays in the postseason. I don't know if that was a fluke or he's just overmatched against the better OLs but he looked to have a lot of difficulty getting off blocks.

Faraimo has potential to steal snaps.

Zinter, Kia, Rezac are unknown to me.

I think Bowen is a solid LB in the middle, I just wonder if there is a better combo of LBs to be running in nickel?

*All of this is the ramblings of an imbecile

He will be in the top 2