Kevin Bowen (born July 3, 1993) is a former

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. He played

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at East Central University. Bowen was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

On May 6, 2016, the

signed Bowen as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the

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. The team waived/injured him on August 18, 2016. After clearing waivers, the Redskins placed him on injured reserve. Bowen was waived/injured again on August 12, 2017. He was unclaimed and placed on the team's injured reserve for the second consecutive season. On March 6, 2018, Bowen was waived by the Redskins.

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2018, Bowen signed with the

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. He was waived on August 28, 2018.

St. Louis BattleHawks

Bowen was drafted by the

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in the

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on November 22, 2019. He was placed on

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on December 18, 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

References

External links

ECU Tigers bio

Washington Redskins bio

Cleveland Browns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bowen, Kevin 1993 births Living people Players of American football from San Diego American football offensive tackles East Central Tigers football players Washington Redskins players Cleveland Browns players St. Louis Battlehawks players 21st-century African-American sportspeople