University of Minnesota Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Bowden, Jaylen

Jersey Number 5
Jaylen Bowden
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 180
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, N.C.
- High School:
- Mallard Creek
- Prev School:
- North Carolina Central
- Years in College / At Minnesota:
- 3 / 1
- Remaining Eligibility Entering 2025 Season:
- 2 years
- Class:
- Junior
Bio
PRONUNCIATION |
OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2025 with two seasons of playing eligibility remaining • played two seasons at North Carolina Central University (2023-24).
PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played two seasons at North Carolina Central University (2023-24) • in 2024, started all 10 games and made 23 tackles (19 solo) • made one interception and broke up eight passes • in 2023, played in 10 games and made four tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina • wore No. 6 for the Mavericks • as a senior, named all-conference.
PERSONAL: Son of Nina Bowden and Mansfield Hyatt.
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