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Markell Bowens
Returning to Boise State for 2026
Fr. · Pocatello, Idaho → Highland HS
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Markell Bowens
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Boise State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Edge · Boise State
Returning around him
- 58% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 Boise State player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (11 in / 19 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Boise State · Last season: 9-5 (AP #25) · Talent rank #81 · 2026 recruiting class #51
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12292
Peaked at #12292 this season.
Background
FRESHMAN (2025) Top Highlights: Played in six games, utilizing his redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER Three-star recruit and No. 5 player in Idaho according to 247Sports…first team all-state and all-conference selection as a senior…posted 34 tackles, 7.0 TFLs, 4.5 sacks, two pass breakups, one forced f...