Penn State set to host former Ball State WR Justin Bowick
Penn State will host another wide receiver in the transfer portal later this week, as On3’s Pete Nakos confirmed Sunday afternoon that former Ball State receiver Justin Bowick is planning a visit that will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 18-19.
Listed at 6-foot-4, 199 pounds, Bowick was a 2022 recruit who played at Pace Academy in Atlanta, Ga., before enrolling at Eastern Illinois. He primarily played special teams that season for the Panthers but did have a breakout performance against UT Martin, totaling six receptions for 177 yards and two touchdowns. But it was Bowick’s sophomore season that saw him eventually earn an opportunity to move up to the FBS level, totaling 35 receptions for 499 yards in 11 games. He also scored five touchdowns.
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After transferring to Ball State ahead of the 2024 season, Bowick missed the first six games of the season due to an injury. When he did begin to contribute in October, Bowick was productive, totaling 20 receptions for 383 yards and three touchdowns in four games. However, he decided not to play in his team’s final couple of games to preserve two more years of eligibility. The Cardinals went just 3-9 this past season and fired former head coach Mike Neu on Nov. 16.
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In addition to Penn State, Bowick has earned interest from Cincinnati, Louisville and Kentucky.
So far, Penn State has hosted a handful of players in the portal, including defensive tackle prospects David Blay and Bear Alexander. They Nittany Lions also hosted offensive lineman Teague Andersen a few days ago, as well edge rusher Enai White.
With Penn State preparing for its College Football Playoff first-round game against SMU next week, James Franklin and his staff have only seen two players from the 2024 roster enter so far: tight end Jerry Cross and defensive tackle T.A. Cunningham.
