Athlete Profile
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Player Summary
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Recruiting Snapshot
Two-way player - WR and Defensive End
2028 Illinois recruit profile; 4-star; rating 90; 32 listed recruiting interests.
Family football connection: The son of former Iowa star and NFL player Matt Bowen, Grant totaled 55 tackles, 6 TFLs and 5 PBUs with 3 FFs and a pair of interceptions this past fall.
Local recognition: Included in the 2026 Friday Night Drive Linebackers to Watch.
Family football connection: The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder and son of former NFL player and IC Catholic assistant Matt Bowen has offers from multiple Big Ten programs including Illinois, Iowa, Purdue and Northwestern.
The son of former Iowa and NFL player Matt Bowen, Grant reeled in 34 catches and went for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns during his sophomore season in 2025.
Local recognition: 2026 CCL/ESCC Class of 2028 prospect to watch
2026 CCL/ESCC wide receiver to watch
