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).

2025: Made his Minnesota debut against Northwestern State and recorded two tackles • played at Ohio State • recorded one tackle versus Nebraska.

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.