Tim Bowens

Tim Bowens (born February 7, 1973) is a former American Football defensive tackle, was chosen with the 20th pick of the NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins received some initial criticism for the pick, because he was overweight and had only played 9 gamed in his college career at Mississippi.^[1] In his rookie year in 1994, Bowens was named The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.^[2] He played with the Miami dolphins for 12 years^[3] before he retired after the 2004 NFL season after back injuries took their toll.

High school career

At Okolona High School in Okolona, Mississippi, Tim Bowens was an All-State pick as a senior and an All-District pick as a junior and senior. As a senior, he led his team to the Class AA semifinals and an 11-2 record. He was also a two-year letter winner in basketball. A freak lawnmower accident in school left him without three toes on his left foot; however, it did not hinder his performance.^[4]

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