Justin Bowick

Updated prior to the Music City Bowl Pronunciation: BOW-ick 2025 JUNIOR 21st in the Big Ten in receiving touchdowns (4) during the regular season Two touchdown receptions in Illinois debut vs. Western Illinois (8/29/25), becoming the first player to record a pair of receiving scores in his Illini debut since Edwin Carter, also vs. WIU on Sept. 8, 2018 Signed with Illinois on Dec. 21, 2024 Transferred to Illinois with two seasons of eligibility remaining 2024 JUNIOR (BALL STATE) Started four games at wide receiver and redshirted the season 20 receptions for 383 yards and three touchdowns on the season Third on the team in receiving yards (383) and touchdown receptions (3) despite only playing in four games Seven receptions for 148 yards and two touchdowns at Buffalo (11/12/24) Eight receptions for 171 yards and one touchdown against Miami (Ohio) (11/5/24) Missed the first six games of the season with an injury 2023 SOPHOMORE (EASTERN ILLINOIS) Played in all 11 games with ten starts at wide receiver 35 receptions for 499 yards and five touchdowns on the season Tied for team lead with five touchdown receptions 2022 FRESHMAN (EASTERN ILLINOIS) Played in eight games with three starts at wide receiver 13 receptions for 250 yards and three touchdowns on the season Led the team in yards per catch (19.2) Six receptions for 177 yards and two touchdowns against nationally-ranked UT Martin to earn Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week honors HIGH SCHOOL Played at Pace Academy in the Atlanta metro area Helped Pace Academy reach the Georgia state playoffs as a senior 11 receptions for 131 yards and one touchdown as a senior PERSONAL Son of Shamekia and Justin Bowick Sr. One sister, Jaya Majoring in communication