The #1 Sophomore In Tennessee: Xavier Bowman

Xavier Bowman is a 4 Star recruit who is an Athlete at Knoxville Catholic High School. Bowman is ranked as the 34th best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as the #4 Athlete in the class as well. In addition, Bowman is listed as the #1 recruit in the state of Tennessee. He holds offers from schools such as Florida State, Tennessee and Arkansas.

Who are some role models in your life?
My mom and dad are my biggest role models.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Future, Drake, and NBA YoungBoy.

What are the strengths of your game?
Physicality and man coverage.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
Catching the game-winning touchdown in the 8th-grade championship game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
Tyreek King. I have to go against him in practice and watch him in games—he’s impossible to guard.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Make sure you work harder than your peers.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
The Maldives.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I was 9 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
The Eagles beating the Chiefs in last year’s Super Bowl. I’m a diehard Eagles fan—that was the greatest hour of my life.