The Fighting Irish have a tremendous opportunity with Drayk Bowen from Merrillville, Indiana. He is currently listed as a 5-star linebacker and is also an elite baseball player. Bowen has the potential to be the first 5-star commit out of Indiana for the Irish since Jaylon Smith. Drayk Bowen will be headed into his junior year of high school this fall and will undoubtedly be a top priority for the 2023 Irish Recruiting Class.
Player Profile
- Position: Linebacker
- Grade: Junior
- Hometown: Merrillville, Indiana
- High School: Andrean
- 2023 Class Ranking: #25 Player overall and 5-Star, #1 Linebacker in the country, and #1 player in Indiana according to 247 Sports
- Height/ Weight: 6’ 2”, 215 lbs
Statistics
- 2020 statistics (sophomore season): 80 total tackles (53 solo tackles), 5 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 1 interception
Dual-Sport Athlete
The high school star has talent on the gridiron and baseball diamond.