Four-Star RB Chauncey Bowens flips from Florida to Georgia

Four-star running back Chauncey Bowens of North Palm Peach (FL) The Benjamin School flipped his commitment from Florida to Georgia Saturday afternoon.

The 5-foot-11, 215 pounder had been committed to the Gators since September.

Coach Dell McGee played a huge role in Bowens’ decision to flip to the Bulldogs.

“Coach McGee and his development of running backs was undeniable when it came to reaching my future goals,” Bowens said. “We stay in contact all the time and speak about my future with the program.”

Decision to flip did not come easy

“It was a tough decision and I had thoughts of doing it months ago,” Bowens said. “But ultimately I had to stick to my gut.”

Chauncey Bowens Scouting Summary

“Physically-gifted runner with one of the better size-speed combinations among 2024 running back prospects. Measured at over 5-foot-11 and north of 215 pounds heading into his senior season. Has an ideal build with a powerful base and lower body. Has posted strong track times, highlighted by a personal best of 10.88 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior. Was a state finalist in the 100 meters as a sophomore with a 10.90 second mark. Shows considerable burst and easily pulls away in the open field. Explosive in his movements. Spins out of tackles and has the capability to run over defenders.”

“Rushed for 940 yards and eight touchdowns on 130 rushes as a junior. Will need to increase his production to be on par with other blue-chip running back prospects and top draft picks at the position. Can also stand to improve his lateral agility as he looks more comfortable as a straight-line athlete at this time. Ran his fastest track times at the beginning of his junior season. Young for the cycle with a July birthday. Will not turn 18 until he’s enrolled as a freshman in college.”

Bowens ranks as the No. 214 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 16 running back and the No. 33 player in the state of Florida.

On3 ranks him higher than the industry, as he comes in as the No. 92 player nationally, the No. 10 running back, and the No. 15 player in Florida.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $83K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.