Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tyus Bowser was born on May 23rd, 1995, in Tyler, Texas. He is a linebacker in the National Football League.

Prior to his college career, Bowser attended John Tyler High School in Tyler, Texas, where he played for the Lions football team. As a senior, he had 59 tackles and 24 sacks. He committed to the University of Houston to play college football. Bowser made his collegiate debut on August 30 against Southern and recorded two tackles. On September 21, he recorded his first two collegiate sacks and had his first interception in a win over Rice. During his freshman season in 2013, he had 26 total tackles, 5.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defended, and one forced fumble. As a sophomore in 2014, he had 13 total tackles and three sacks. As a junior in 2015, he had 51 total tackles, six sacks, one interception, two passes defended, two fumble recoveries, and one forced fumble. Bowser finished his collegiate career with 137 tackles and 22.5 sacks.

The Baltimore Ravens selected Bowser in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the third outside linebacker to be picked. On May 5, 2017, the Ravens signed Bowser to a four-year contract. Bowser made his NFL debut in the 2017 season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. He recorded one tackle in the 20–0 victory over the Bengals. Overall, in his rookie season, he finished with three sacks, nine tackles, one interception, and three passes defended. He signed a three-year extension with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021.