Notre Dame 5-star safety commit Peyton Bowen visiting Texas this weekend

Denton (Texas) Guyer five-star safety and Notre Dame commit Peyton Bowen will take an unofficial visit to Texas this weekend, On3’s InsideTexas has confirmed.

Bowen is the No. 19 overall prospect and No. 2 safety in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 4 player in Texas.

The 6-foot-0, 185 pound prospect is rated higher by On3 than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2023 On300, he is the No. 15 overall prospect and No. 1 player in Texas.

He has been committed to Notre Dame since January, but a number of schools have made a run at flipping him, including Texas A&M and Oklahoma. While those two were seen as the main contenders, Texas has also stayed in communication with Bowen, who plays at perennial powerhouse Denton Guyer.

Bowen recently told On3 national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman that he hopes to have a decision about his commitment prior to when Guyer starts the state playoffs in December.

Peyton Bowen Scouting Summary 

“Athletic safety who stars for one of the best high school defenses in the state of Texas. Pairs solid size with some of the better combine athleticism we’ve seen among 2023 safeties.Carries over the twitchy athleticism onto the field. Is a dynamic return man, taking several kicks to the house as a junior. Plays with outstanding range, showing the ability to cover from the hash to the boundary with ease.

“Has awareness in coverage to recognize route combinations. Shows ball skills in deep coverage in addition to playing sparingly on offense in key spots. Stood out in the state championship game as a junior, making a number of explosive plays with the ball in his hands. Projects as one of the best defensive backs in the state of Texas in the 2023 cycle.”