{{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Zack Bowman | image = Zackary Bowman.JPG | caption = Bowman with the Chicago Bears in 2011 | number = 35, 38, 31, 30 | position = Cornerback | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|18}} | birth_place = Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 1 | weight_lbs = 210 | high_school = Bartlett {{nowrap|(Anchorage, Alaska)}} | college = Nebraska | draftyear = 2008 | draftround = 5 | draftpick = 142 | pastteams = * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}}) * Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2012}})* * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}}) * New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2014}}) * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2015}}) | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 204 | statlabel2 = Forced fumbles | statvalue2 = 3 | statlabel3 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue3 = 6 | statlabel4 = Pass deflections | statvalue4 = 29 | statlabel5 = Interceptions | statvalue5 = 13 | statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns | statvalue6 = 3 | pfr = BowmZa20 }} '''Zackary Bowman''' (born November 18, 1984) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and New Mexico Military Broncos. Bowman was selected by the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He also played for the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins.
==Early life== Bowman attended Batesburg-Leesville High School in Batesburg, South Carolina, and later attended Bartlett High School in Anchorage, Alaska, and graduated in 2003.
==College career== After Bowman attended New Mexico Military Institute, he attended University of Nebraska–Lincoln. In his two seasons at Nebraska, Bowman had a total of 56 tackles, 20 pass breakups, and three interceptions; he played in 22 games, nine of which he started.
Bowman had to redshirt the 2006 season due to torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the third day of fall practice and missed the season.
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 6 | height in = 0 1/8 | weight = 197 | dash = 4.39 | ten split = 1.51 | twenty split = 2.54 | shuttle = 4.21 | cone drill = 7.10 | vertical = 32.0 | broad ft = 10 | broad in = 5 | bench = 18 | arm span = 33 | hand span = 10 1/4 | note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=61333&DraftYear=2008 |title=2008 Draft Scout Zack Bowman, Nebraska NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |access-date=March 22, 2023 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nflcombineresults.com/playerpage.php?i=7876 |title=Zackary Bowman, Combine Results, CB - Nebraska |website=nflcombineresults.com |access-date=March 22, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/12305 |title=Zackary Bowman 2008 NFL Draft Profile |website=insider.espn.com |access-date=March 22, 2023}}</ref> }}
===Chicago Bears (first stint)=== The Chicago Bears selected in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He made the team's opening day roster but was relegated to the practice squad to make room for guard Dan Buenning, who was acquired in a trade.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adam T on September 2, 6:14p |date=February 9, 2008 |title=Bears Trade For Dan Buenning |url=http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2008/9/2/606374/bears-trade-for-dan-buenni |access-date=October 16, 2012 |publisher=Windy City Gridiron}}</ref> The Bears signed Bowman off the practice squad in week seven, after their top three cornerbacks were ruled out of a game against the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries. Bowman played a crucial role in the Bears victory over the Vikings by recovering a fumbled punt in the endzone for a touchdown. Bowman sustained an injury in the fourth quarter, which should have left him sidelined for the remainder of the game, but he insisted on returning due to the Bears shallow depth at the cornerback position. He recorded his first career interception upon returning, which also prevented the Vikings from engineering a last second touchdown drive. Bowman required surgery to repair the injury he sustained during the game,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 20, 2008 |title=Bowman to undergo surgery to repair biceps injury |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5274 |access-date=October 21, 2008 |publisher=chicagobears.com |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324210753/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5274 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and was placed on the team's injury reserve for the remainder of the season. His efforts during the week merited him the "NFC Special Teams Player of the Week" Award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=October 22, 2008 |title=Bears place Bowman on IR, sign veteran safety Holt |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6083 |access-date=September 7, 2009 |website=chicagobears.com |archive-date=September 9, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090909052713/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=6083 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In training camp 2009, coaches were very impressed with Bowman's abilities and play on the practice field. Despite missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury, Bowman was expected to be a key part of the Bears secondary in 2009 with teammates Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenberg |first=Jon |date=September 3, 2009 |title=Preseason football, regular-season prices |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/columns/story?columnist=greenberg_jon&id=4444666 |access-date=September 7, 2009 |website=ESPN |publisher=espnchicago.com}}</ref>
In Week 2 of the regular season, Bowman took over Vasher's starting spot at cornerback. He recorded 66 tackles, six interceptions, and one forced fumble over the course of the season.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dickerson |first=Jeff |date=March 17, 2010 |title=Vasher never recovered from groin injury |publisher=ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/post/_/id/4664525/vasher-never-recovered-from-groin-injury |access-date=March 18, 2010}}</ref>
During the Bears 2010 mini camp, head coach Lovie Smith announced that Bowman would replace Charles Tillman as the team's left side cornerback. In a typical Cover 2 defense, team's will usually place their best cornerback on the left side of their defensive formations.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Biggs |first=Brad |date=May 24, 2010 |title=Charles Tillman trading places for Bears |work=SB Nation |url=http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Charles-Tillman-trading-places-for-Bears.html |access-date=May 25, 2010}}</ref>
===Minnesota Vikings=== Bowman signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings on March 26, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Vikings_reportedly_agree_to_deal_with_former_Bears_CB_Zackary_Bowman032612 |title=Vikings reportedly agree to deal with former Bears CB Zackary Bowman |access-date=March 26, 2012 |archive-date=May 17, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517193717/http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Vikings_reportedly_agree_to_deal_with_former_Bears_CB_Zackary_Bowman032612 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On September 2, 2012, he was waived to make room for A. J. Jefferson.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Wiederer |first=Dan |title=Vikings wave bye-bye to Bowman, Brown as Jefferson, Asper arrive |work=Star Tribune |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/168283706.html |access-date=September 2, 2012 |archive-date=September 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120903234047/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/168283706.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Chicago Bears (second stint)=== Bowman was later re-signed by the Bears.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 1, 2012 |title=Bears release 2008 first-round pick Chris Williams |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622 |access-date=October 16, 2012 |publisher=Chicago Bears |archive-date=October 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018200846/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-release-2008-first-round-pick-Chris-Williams/d11f875d-982f-41f5-a7eb-e60778b64622 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Bowman recovered Beanie Wells' fumble in the endzone for a Bears touchdown, as the Bears won 28–13.<ref>{{Cite news |last=McManaman |first=Bob |date=December 23, 2012 |title=Bears 28, Cardinals 13 |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-28-cardinals-13-010010621--nfl.html |access-date=December 23, 2012 |archive-date=December 27, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227081053/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/bears-28-cardinals-13-010010621--nfl.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2013, Bowman was an unrestricted free agent, but signed a one-year deal with the Bears.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=March 15, 2013 |title=Bears agree to deal with Bowman; Roach joins Raiders |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-deal-with-Bowman-Roach-joins-Raiders/e21eb3a8-c181-4a6b-83c4-46a140185eac |access-date=March 15, 2013 |publisher=Chicago Bears |archive-date=March 18, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318004844/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-agree-to-deal-with-Bowman-Roach-joins-Raiders/e21eb3a8-c181-4a6b-83c4-46a140185eac |url-status=dead }}</ref> During the season, Bowman played in all 16 games while starting in seven, and recorded 49 tackles along with three interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 30, 2014 |title=Jennings a bright spot on defense |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-a-bright-spot-on-defense/df293f07-4435-4ad8-91a0-ca47dcb88e7f |access-date=January 30, 2014 |publisher=Chicago Bears |archive-date=February 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204055759/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Jennings-a-bright-spot-on-defense/df293f07-4435-4ad8-91a0-ca47dcb88e7f |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===New York Giants=== On March 31, 2014, Bowman signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants, CB Zack Bowman Agree to One-Year Deal |url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2014/03/31/new-york-giants-cb-zack-bowman-agree-to-one-year-deal/ |access-date=March 31, 2014 |archive-date=April 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140403123219/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2014/03/31/new-york-giants-cb-zack-bowman-agree-to-one-year-deal/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
===Miami Dolphins=== On April 13, 2015, Bowman signed a deal with the Miami Dolphins.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins sign cornerback Zack Bowman |website=NFL.com |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000485032/article/dolphins-bring-in-corner-zack-bowman-for-a-visit/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150415000306/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000485032/article/dolphins-bring-in-corner-zack-bowman-for-a-visit|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 15, 2015}}</ref> He was released on September 6, however, re-signed later that day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/09/06/dolphins-cut-bring-back-zack-bowman/|title=Dolphins cut, bring back Zack Bowman|date=September 7, 2015}}</ref> He was waived on November 24.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/3d9e8f40-6d26-4ffd-a5c3-8072cbe79257 |title=PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Make Roster Moves |access-date=November 24, 2015 |archive-date=November 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125075043/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/press-releases/article-1/PRESS-RELEASE-Dolphins-Make-Roster-Moves/3d9e8f40-6d26-4ffd-a5c3-8072cbe79257 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
==NFL career statistics== {| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" ! colspan="2"| Legend |- | style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| | Led the league |- | '''Bold''' | Career high |}
===Regular season=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2008 !! CHI | 1 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 1 || 0 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| '''1''' |- ! 2009 !! CHI | '''16''' || '''12''' || '''66''' || '''59''' || '''7''' || 0.0 || 0 || '''6''' || '''67''' || 0 || 39 || '''10''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2010 !! CHI | 13 || 3 || 32 || 28 || 4 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 1 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2011 !! CHI | '''16''' || 1 || 14 || 13 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''1''' || 1 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2012 !! CHI | 11 || 0 || 11 || 10 || 1 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 0 || '''2''' || '''1''' || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| '''1''' |- ! 2013 !! CHI | '''16''' || 7 || 48 || 45 || 3 || 0.0 || '''2''' || 3 || '''67''' || '''1''' || '''43''' || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2014 !! NYG | '''16''' || 5 || 24 || 19 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 2 || 25 || 0 || 18 || 6 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 |- ! 2015 !! MIA | 10 || 0 || 7 || 6 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 1 || 38 || 0 || 38 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| Total !! 99 !! 28 !! 204 !! 181 !! 23 !! 0.0 !! 4 !! 13 !! 197 !! 1 !! 43 !! 29 !! 3 !! 6 !! 1 !! 2 |}
===Playoffs=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !rowspan="2"| Year !rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles |- ! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD |- ! 2010 !! CHI | '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |- ! colspan="2"| Total !! 2 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0.0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 |}
==Personal life== Bowman was a sociology major and earned his degree in December 2007.{{Citation needed|date=May 2017}} He is married and has three sons.<ref name="herald2011a">{{Cite news |last=Lissau |first=Russell |date=December 9, 2011 |title=Bears' wives go holiday shopping for needy families |work=Daily Herald |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111209/news/712099909/ |access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref><ref name="nbc2011a">{{Cite news |last=Hendricks |first=Maggie |date=August 15, 2011 |title=The Papa Bears |work=NBC Chicago |url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/Papa-Bears-Discuss-Fatherhood-127783208.html |access-date=August 1, 2017}}</ref>
==References== {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== *[http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=157518&Q_SEASON=2007 Nebraska Cornhuskers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717162307/http://www.huskers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=4&SPID=22&DB_OEM_ID=100&ATCLID=157518&Q_SEASON=2007 |date=July 17, 2011 }}
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