CJ Bowman brings size, versatility, and a blocking-first edge to North Alabama
Bowman enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-3, 245-pound junior tight end at North Alabama, with a unique path that includes playing linebacker at Stephen F. Austin in 2023 before switching to tight end at Kilgore College in 2025, where he appeared in seven games, caught four passes for 18 yards, and helped block for an offense that averaged 403 yards per game and 249.2 rushing yards per game. That kind of conversion-story versatility usually signals toughness, football IQ, and buy-in—traits coaches love when they want an H-back style TE who can do the dirty work and still has room to grow as a receiver.
