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Nick Bowers, ladies and gentlemen!
Stats:
Home/HS: Kittanning, PA/Kittanning SHS
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225 lbs
Recruited By: Bob Shoop, John Donovan
Starz 'n Sheetz:
Stars: 3* 247, Rivals, Scout, ESPN
Offer Sheet: Pitt, Purdue, Temple
Cinema:
The Tale:
BREAKING: Im being told that Nick Bowers has committed to #PennState. Just gotta check with him.
— Ryan Snyder (@RivalsSnyder) January 26, 2015
#WeAre..............Better!!!! Yeah Boy.......... Penn State it is! #107kstrong #PSUnrivaled
— Josh Gattis (@Coach_Gattis) January 26, 2015
It's official!! @Nbowers28 pic.twitter.com/1SES0EFGUb
— Kittanning Wildcats (@khsfootball2014) January 26, 2015
— Herb Hand (@CoachHand) January 26, 2015
A year ago tomorrow, Nick Bowers committed to Paul Chryst and the Pitt Panthers. 364 days later, during an in-home visit with James Franklin, the top-ranked tight end in the Pennsylvania class of 2015 flipped that commitment to the Nittany Lions. This is, indeed, our state.
Bowers was a player PSU was very much interested in after a 7 on 7 camp visit in July, but with limited scholarship numbers, they did not offer until September, when the full allotment of scholarships was restored. Nick was on campus for the Ohio State game in October, and after what was apparently a great official visit in Happy Valley this weekend, he gave Coach Franklin the good news in person.
Outlook:
Bowers is going to be joined by Jonathan Holland at tight end when they both arrive on campus in June. With the return of Adam Breneman from a 2014 knee injury -- along with Kyle Carter, and Mike Gesicki -- it would appear likely that Bowers is on track to redshirt, while adding size and strength to his 6'4" frame.
When he does see the field, Bowers is a very talented pass catcher, as he spent time split out as a receiver at Kittanning. Bowers also has the body to be able to put his hand in the dirt and block, something John Donovan's offense asks from their tight ends.
You can follow Nick on Twitter at @Nbowers28.
Welcome to Penn State, Nick!