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Navorro Bowman
Outside Linebacker
83 SCOUTS GRADE
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
80-89 Grade 1st Round 2nd Round Equivalent
A feature player at the collegiate level that has an impact on the outcome of the game. He generally cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out. Most importantly, he shows the potential to create mismatches versus many opponents in the NFL. He rates in the top 5-to-10 at his position and is considered a second round draft prospect.

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Penn St
School
Big Ten
Conference6'0½"
Height
242 lbs
Weight33.0"
Arm Length
9.8"
Hand Size54
Overall Rank
6
Positional Rank2009 NCAA FOOTBALL STATS
TACKLES FUMBLES FORCED INT
84 — 2
2010 Draft Pick Info
TEAM ROUND PICK
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Possible Destinations
Falcons, Jaguars, Titans
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TraitsProduction

3 2006: Redshirted. 2007: (9/0) 16 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 FF. 2008: (13/10) 106 tackles, 16.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 1 INT, 5 PBU, 1 FR, 2 FF; First-team All-Big Ten.
Height-Weight-Speed
3 A bit undersized but has an excellent build along with above-average top-end speed.
Durability
2 Missed the 2007 Iowa and Wisconsin games after suffering a sprained ankle against Illinois. Limited by a groin injury during the first three games of 2009.
Intangibles
4 Pleaded guilty after being involved in an off-campus fight during the fall of 2007. Suspended from the team for the ensuing spring and placed on probation. Violated probation this past April and was sentenced to an additional 12 months on probation and ordered to complete 100 hours of community service. Has suffered hardships off the field, including the passing of his father and high school coach in a six-month span.

1 = Exceptional 2 = Above average 3 = Average 4 = Below average 5 = Marginal

Outside Linebacker Specific Traits
Instincts/Recognition
2 Strong overall diagnostic skills. Finds and reacts to the ball and quickly fills downhill. Puts himself in good position to make plays and rarely takes false steps. Shows a good feel for sniffing out screens and draws. Can be overaggressive with his run fits and as a result is suscpetible to play-action at times.
Strength/Toughness
3 Not an area of strength. Appears to have good upper-body strength but his narrow frame brings up concerns about his point-of-attack skills. Can be engulfed by bigger offensive lineman when caught in phone booth situations. Does not shy away from contact, though, and has a high motor and consistently finishes plays to the whistle.
Range vs. Run
1 Possesses sideline-to-sideline range. Displays strong change-of-direction skills. Closing burst is exceptional and he rarely allows running backs to turn the corner to his side of defense. Also takes good angles to the ball and wades through trash well in pursuit.
Tackling
2 Reliable wrap-up tackler. Doesn't consistently run through tackles but flashes ability to deliver violent and explosive strike. Does a good job of breaking down in the open field and securing the tackle.
3rd Down Capabilities
2 Excels in coverage. Shows good awareness in zone and does a nice job of locating and getting into underneath throwing lanes. Shows the ability to match up and run with tight ends and backs in man coverage. Ball skills are above-average. Not much of a pass rusher at this point. Does not time up blitzes well and lacks adequate power to run though blockers.

1 = Exceptional 2 = Above average 3 = Average 4 = Below average 5 = Marginal