Drayk Bowen prepares for senior season with Notre Dame's defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Drayk Bowen, a senior linebacker for Notre Dame, is set for his second captaincy as the team approaches the 2026 season. After a season affected by a hip injury, he demonstrated improved performance toward the end of last year, recording significant tackles and pressures. Bowen aims to lead a defense that is touted as one of the best in the nation, with expectations high for his contributions in both run and pass defense. He will participate in fall camp to build on his understanding of the defensive system.
- •Bowen has battled a hip injury requiring offseason surgery.
- •He recorded 67 tackles, 4.5 TFL, and 3.5 sacks in 2025.
- •Bowen showed improved form in the latter half of last season.
- •Fall camp will help Bowen acclimate after missing spring practice.
- •The 2026 season could be Bowen's final campaign at Notre Dame.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame 2026 Player Profile: Linebacker Drayk Bowen
"Poised for a second captaincy, veteran linebacker Drayk Bowen looks to overcome injury and anchor a defense widely considered the nation's premier unit during his final South Bend campaign.
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