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Bowen commits to USC

After identifying Upstate product Davonne Bowen as a prospect to watch, USC's coaching staff wanted to evaluate him as a potential college linebacker in camp.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder made his way to Columbia on Saturday to work out for Will Muschamp and his assistants, and earned an offer at the conclusion of his visit. It took just days for him to commit to the program, announcing a verbal pledge on Wednesday

"Pretty much, it’s always been somewhere I wanted to play for and attend," Bowen told GamecockCentral.com. "I love the way the coaches coach, the attention they show me, the stadium, the fans, everything. It just feels right."

While Bowen played defensive end last season, he is transitioning to linebacker for his senior year at Woodmont. His future position in college is linebacker too, although the exact spot within Will Muschamp's defense is to be determined."

“They see me as an edge rusher, as someone who can drop into coverage. They said I can paly all four positions. They said there's not a specific position because I’m that versatile.”

What will Gamecock fans see from Bowen once he hits the field?

"I mean, they can see somebody who’s ready to get after it. Every play I’m going to go after the ball."

As a junior, Bowen racked up 14 sacks to go with 32 additional hurries, 61.5 tackles, a safety, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown while playing defensive end.

“Talent-wise and ability-wise, his speed and athleticism allows us to play him out there at linebacker. Whenever we blitz him and put him on the rush it’s almost unfair," said his coach, Ned Cuthbertson. "Last year, he was slanting into double teams and stuff and still had 14 sacks. We just think that out there in space, he can help us more. He’s been learning tremendously."

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