Jude Bowry
| No. 74 – Buffalo Bills | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 19, 2003[1] San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 314 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Frances (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| College | Boston College (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 4th round, 102nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jude Bowry (born August 19, 2003)[1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles and was selected by the Bills in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Bowry was born on August 19, 2003.[2] Bowry originally attended Northwest High School in his hometown of Germantown, before transferring to Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore.[3] At Saint Frances, he played football as an offensive lineman, being ranked the top offensive tackle in the state by recruiting services.[2] In high school, he stood at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and weighed 280 pounds (130 kg).[4] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Boston College Eagles.[5]
College career
As a true freshman at Boston College in 2022, Bowry appeared in seven games, serving as the team's starting right tackle in games against Wake Forest and UConn.[6] He redshirted as a sophomore in 2023 while appearing in three games.[6] In 2024, Bowry became the team's starting left tackle and started all 12 regular season games, allowing only two sacks while receiving a pass blocking grade of 75.7 from Pro Football Focus (PFF).[7] As a redshirt junior in 2025, he was named team captain and started nine games at left tackle.[6] Although he had remaining eligibility, Bowry opted to declare for the 2026 NFL draft.[8] He finished his collegiate career with 31 games played, 23 as a starter.[9] Bowry was invited to the 2026 Senior Bowl.[6]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+1⁄8 in (1.96 m) |
314 lb (142 kg) |
33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m) |
10+3⁄4 in (0.27 m) |
6 ft 10+1⁄4 in (2.09 m) |
5.08 s | 1.75 s | 2.94 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) |
24 reps | ||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Bowry was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round with the 102nd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.[12][13] The selection was received from the Las Vegas Raiders, along with a 2027 seventh-round pick, in exchange for the 101st overall pick (Jermod McCoy).[14]
References
- ^ a b "Jude Bowry Offensive Tackle Boston College". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ a b "Jude Bowry". Boston College Eagles.
- ^ "Jude Bowry's Men's Basketball Recruiting Profile". www.ncsasports.org. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ^ Black, A. J. (June 24, 2021). "Commitment Evaluation: '22 Offensive Lineman Jude Bowry". Boston College Eagles on SI.
- ^ Thorn, Brandon (October 12, 2025). "NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Boston College OT Jude Bowry". Bleacher Report.
- ^ a b c d Dietz, Graham (December 23, 2025). "Boston College Football Offensive Tackle Accepts 2026 Panini Senior Bowl Invite". Boston College Eagles on SI.
- ^ Thompson, Rich (August 28, 2025). "Jude Bowry is ready to once again secure the blind side for Boston College's quarterback". MassLive.com.
- ^ "Forty-two players granted special eligibility for 2026 NFL Draft". National Football League. January 15, 2026.
- ^ "Jude Bowry Accepts Senior Bowl Invitation". Boston College Eagles. December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Jude Bowry Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Jude Bowry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ Ciano, Sydney; Glab, Maddy (April 25, 2026). "'You definitely will get some dog' 3 things to know about Bills NFL Draft pick Jude Bowry". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ^ Fitzgerald, Katherine (June 14, 2026). "'He is such a protector': Bills rookie Jude Bowry earns his nickname, 'The Bear'". The Buffalo News. Archived from the original on June 14, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
- ^ "Raiders trade up to No. 101 overall". Las Vegas Raiders. Retrieved 2026-05-11.