Summer is here, sort of, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? Offensive tackles? Edge rushers? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Film
Background Info
Notable career stats heading into 2026
Notable numbers from PFF heading into 2026
Strengths
Player Summary
His athleticism pops off on film whenever he is working his way in coverage and supporting the run. He is rangy and efficient in covering ground in defending the run and pass, not quite sideline-to-sideline range, but darn close. Bowen is a physical tackler who can make his presence known in the middle of the field to affect routes. He needs to work on some technical things, but his base as a prospect heading into 2026 is enough that he could be a project worth investing in for a coaching staff in 2027.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: 2027 NFL Draft Summer Scouting: Drayk Bowen, LB, Notre Dame
Reporting by Andrew Harbaugh, Buccaneers Wire / Bucs Wire
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