Michael Bowens Jr.
Freshman offensive lineman on Louisiana's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 318 lb · Brewton, AL · W.S. Neal HS
Recruiting
OT recruit
No. 2288 nationally · Signed with Louisiana
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Louisiana's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Louisiana in 2026.
Michael Bowens Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Louisiana3-star out of W.S. Neal
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Michael Desormeaux
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Louisiana -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
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Louisiana has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Max Mitchell went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Louisiana
Returning around him
- 92% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 1 Louisiana player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -3 net (5 in / 8 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #99 · 2026 recruiting class #91
Background
High School A three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … rated as one of the top Alabama Class 4A offensive linemen by AL.com … an ASWA second-team all-state selection as a junior … graded at over 90 percent as a junior with 27 pancake blocks … originally committed to Memphis … chose Lo...