'08 SC DL Da'Quan Bowers (Clemson signee)

[osugrad21]

'08 SC DL Da'Quan Bowers

Bamberg (SC)
Bamberg-Ehrhardt

Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 267 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
Bench max: 330 pounds
Squat max: 520 pounds
GPA: 3.27

This is likely a token thread as Da'Quan is already considered a Clemson lock. However, tOSU has offered already and this is one of the most impressive football players I have ever seen in person. In the playoof game I witnessed last year, Da'Quan was seemingly a man amongst boys...even overshadowing 5-Star teammate, Ricky Sapp. Even as a sophomore, he possesses a college-ready body. When I saw him run down a RB on a sweep...from the backside...I knew he was a player. He already holds 24 offers from schools such as Clemson, South Carolina, PSU, FSU,Florida, Georgia, and Virginia Tech.

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6/14

Da'Quan took an unofficial visit to Clemson for a one-day camp and spent plenty of time with the coaches and current players. He says he is most interested in Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, and South Carolina.

 

[osugrad21]

GoUpState

July 07, 2006

Bowers A Likely Tiger

By Phil Kornblut
Junior DL Daquan Bowers (6-5 260) of Bamberg Ehrhardt is expected to commit to Clemson, possibly before the end of the summer according to his coach Ron Duncan. "He's a heavy lean to Clemson right now," Duncan said. "I'm not sure when he's going to pop. His cousin, Chris Franklin, played at Clemson, and he's been a die hard Clemson fan the whole way. I think he grew up a big Clemson fan. He's been going to their camp for years and was offered by them before he ever played a down of high school football. That's where he's leaning. But I don't know when he'll make it somewhat official." Bowers also visited USC and Georgia this summer along with Clemson. When he makes his commitment, Bowers will be the second for the 2008 class for the Tigers joining receiver Marquan Jones of Blythewood.

 

[osugrad21]

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9/12

After visiting SCarolina this past weekend, Daquan has decided to open his recruitment to see other schools. He also has his speed down to sub-4.5.

 

[bobcat84]

sub 4.5...does he fly as well? That time is very hard to believe....hopefully with OSU's hype-we get a shot.

 

[osugrad21]

sub 4.5...does he fly as well? That time is very hard to believe....hopefully with OSU's hype-we get a shot.

It is likely an exaggeration...but not by much. With my own eyes, I saw this kid do amazing things.

 

[RhodeIslandBuck]

Do we have much of a chance?

 

[crazybuckfan40]

Do we have much of a chance?

No.

 

[OSUBucks22]

Da'Quan has committed to Clemson...

 

[osugrad21]

He led the team in tackles, tackles for loss, sacks, rushing yds, and TD's. Also returned kicks...

Sick athlete...

 

[osugrad21]

I know he is committed but I love watching this kid play...

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Film.

My Take: Smaller competition but watch the initial burst, the lateral movement, the change of direction, and the explosion when he makes contact. This kid is a beast...needs some polish on using his hands, but this will likely be a 5-star.

 

[osugrad21]

Rivals $

Daquan shuts down all of the winter rumors about his recruitment being open. He is already working the recruiting trail for the Tigers and plans to enroll early.

 

[osugrad21]

AJC

Bowers still solid with Clemson
The scholarship offers continue to pour in for 6-foot-6, 250-pound Daquan Bowers of Bamberg Ehrhardt (S.C).
But the mammoth defensive tackle, rated as the No. 2 overall player in the state of South Carolina by scout.com, says he intends to stick with his commitment to Clemson.
Ohio State, Notre Dame, LSU, N.C. State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Southern Cal have all courted Bowers.
?A lot of them came by the school in the spring wanting to know if I?ve changed my mind,? Bowers said. ?They wanted to let me know their offer is still on the table.
?I told them I appreciate it, but I?m a firm commit with Clemson. These are great opportunities, but I can?t accept them.?
Bowers, who is in Clemson this week for a three-day camp, said he never felt pressured by relatives or friends to remain close to home.
?My family left the decision to me to make sure that?s where I want to go,? Bowers said. ?And I think the fans are real happy with my decision.?

 

[wadc45]

This kid is a stud...

Daquan Bowers carries the ball during the first quarter of Friday's 34-8 route of Nation Ford in Bamberg. Bowers later scored on a 5-yard run to cap the drive. (BRIAN LINDER/T&D)

TheTandD.com | RAIDED NATION - B-E welcomes Nationford with 34-8 route

Daquan Bowers capped a quick three-play drive with a 5-yard touchdown run to give the Red Raiders a 7-0 lead.

Bowers scored his second touchdown of the night on the Red Raiders' opening drive of the third quarter. His 15-yard run made the score 27-2 with 8:32 left in the period.

 

[wadc45]

I know he isn't going to OSU, but this kid continues to impress me...he might be my new #1...

TheTandD.com | High School Football Roundup

Bamberg beats Barnwell

BARNWELL -- Bamberg-Ehrhardt defeated Barnwell 19-14.

Bamberg scored first on an 85-yard touchdown run by Anquan Thomas in the second quarter. The kick failed, but B-E led 6-0. Barnwell answered back with a touchdown of its own, but Daquan Bowers blocked a kick to keep the game tied at 6-6 in the second quarter. Corey Welcome then hauled in a 46-yard touchdown pass from Chris Presley, and Dillon Searson added the extra point to put B-E up 13-6 before the end of the first half.

Chris Presley added a touchdown, scoring on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter. The extra point blocked, but B-E held a 19-6 lead. Barnwell then added a late touchdown and two-point conversion with just seconds left to play.

Daquan Bowers had 122 yards rushing on nine carries. On defense, he had 11 tackles, three sacks and seven tackles for loss. Zack Godley added 11 tackles on defense.

B-E (3-0) will face Burke at home.

 

[wadc45]

TheTandD.com | B-E takes big win over Burke despite foul weather and Bowers ejection

Bamberg-Ehrhardt’s Daquan Bowers powers through the Burke defense during his team’s 48-20 win Friday night. Bowers rushed six times for 112 yards and three touchdowns in the first half before being ejected in the second half of the game. (BRIAN LINDER/T&D)

By RYAN BROACH, T&D Sports Correspondent | Saturday, September 15, 2007

BAMBERG, S.C. - After trailing most of the first half, a player ejection and bad weather conditions which delayed the start of the second half an hour the Bamberg-Ehrhardt Red Raiders made it a happy homecoming as they defeated the Burke Bulldogs 48-20 Friday night.

Bamberg's Daquan Bowers, the top-ranked defensive prospect in the nation according to ESPNU, was ejected early in the fourth quarter. Despite being ejected Bowers led the Red Raiders with 150 yards rushing on 14 carries and three touchdowns, including a blocked extra point on special teams.

However the ejection will deliver a big blow to the Red Raiders as Bowers will have to sit out next week's contest against the Edisto High Cougars, according to South Caroline High School League rules as result of getting tossed.

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