#78
Michael Bowens Jr.
Returning to Louisiana for 2026
Brewton, Ala. → W.S. Neal HS
via ragincajuns.com ↗Michael Bowens Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Michael Desormeaux
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: -2 net (5 in / 7 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #91 · 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...
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