TAMPA, Fla. -- Defensive lineman Da'Quan Bowers was supposed to be one of the league's next great pass-rushers when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the second round in 2011. But injuries prevented Bowers from developing into the player Tampa Bay expected. He was released after training camp this year, and was out of the game until the Bucs called him back Wednesday.
The native of Bamberg, S.C., spoke with ESPN.com about his journey and inspirations in this weekly Q&A: