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
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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