Preston Bowman

High School • A unanimous three-star recruit by all the major recruiting services • Rated the 25th-best recruit out of the state of Ohio, according to On3 • Rated a top-100 wide receiver in the Class of 2025, according to Rivals • A four-year starter for head coach Nathan Hillerich at Pickerington North High School • Through 14 games as a senior, had 59 receptions for 1,248 yards and 13 touchdowns receiving • Added 10 carries for 104 yards and one touchdown rushing • Earned Ohio Capital Conference Offensive Player of the Year • Named First Team OCC, First Team All-District, First Team All-State and First Team All-Metro • Averaged 96.6 total yards per game • Spent some time on defense, earning an interception and running it back 11 yards last season • Helped his team to an 11-3 record and a trip to the Region 3 Championship Game • Also a two-year letter winner in track and field, participating in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, hurdles and long jump • Chose Kentucky over Ohio State and Michigan Personal • Born in Columbus, Ohio • Son of Beth and Geoff Bowman • Dad, Geoff, played football at Miami (Ohio) from 1996-99 • Has one sister, Paige Bowman • Major is sport leadership Preston Says • Nickname is “Pres” • After football, his dream job is to be a coach or in real estate • Other than playing football, he also is good at chess and checkers • Three words to describe him are patient, kind and hardworking • The person who motivates him to work hard is his friend who passed away, Christian Scott