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PLAYER BIO6-0 | 242 | PENN ST. | 2ND YEAR | BORN 5.28.88 | DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MDACQUIRED D-3 IN ‘10 | SUITLAND HS, FORESTVILLE, MDTalent, hustle, toughness and determination are all attributes49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman displayed during his rookie seasonwith the 49ers. A third round draft pick by San Francisco in 2010,Bowman showcased his play-making abilities throughout the year,seeing action in 16 games with one start. He provided 49ers fansa glimpse of the future in his lone start as he led the team with 15tackles in the season finale against Arizona. Bowman made his biggestimpact on special teams as a rookie, ranking third in the NFLwith 20 special teams stops according to NFL game books. Growingup in a crime and drug-infested neighborhood, Bowman relied onsports and a strong support system to keep him pointed in the rightdirection.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 3rd-round (91st overall) draft choice by SF in 2010.// GOLDMINE• NaVorro was born and raised just outside of Washington D.C. in ahigh crime area. It was a tough environment to avoid, but sportsbecame his outlet and a means for not giving into the streets anddrugs. “My parents had been with me since day one. Also, having asupport system like my high school coach - he really let me knowearly on that I had something special and I shouldn’t mess it up.”• NaVorro earned his degree in criminal law and justice, and one daywould like to use that to help out his hometown. With all of the violenceand drugs in District Heights, MD, he believes being from thatarea will help others listen to him and understand that there areother ways to live life than what they currently know. “That’s one ofthe reasons I got in that field - to open doors and possibly be able toget into a young child’s head from my neighborhood.”• Two important and influential people in NaVorro’s life recently andabruptly passed away. His father passed away from a blood clot thatreached his heart, while his high school coach died in a car accidentbefore Penn State’s bowl game in 2009. “Dealing with as much adversityas I have in a short period of time has made me the man I amtoday. It’s made me stay on track and strive to do those things thatwill possibly help me be successful, not just on the football field, butoff the field also.”// 2010• Ranked 3rd in the NFL with 20special teams tackles accordingto NFL game books.• Saw action at ILB, replacing aninjured LB Takeo Spikes (kneecontusion) vs. NO (9/20), andposted 6 tackles.• In his first career start in placeof LB Patrick Willis (hand), ledthe team with a career-high 15tackles vs. Arz. (1/2/11).2010 SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLESLEADERSPlayerST Tackles1. John Wendling, Det. 242. Corey Graham, Chi. 233. NaVorrow Bowman, SF 204t. C.J. Spillman, SD/SF 19Matt McCoy, Sea. 19Sam Hurd, Dal. 19Tim Shaw, Ten. 19*According to NFL Game Books// COLLEGEPlayed in 33 games (21 starts) and totaled 215 tackles, 8.0 sacks,36 TFLs, 3 FFs, 3 FRs and 3 INTs in his career. Also returned 1 INTand 1 FR for TDs. Earned second-team All-American honors fromThe NFL Draft Report, The Sporting News, CBS Sports, Phil Steele’s CollegeFootball, Rvials.com and Sports Illustrated, while garnering third-teamhonors from the Associated Press and College Football News as a junior.Started 11 games and was named first-team All-Big Ten afterregistering 93 tackles, 17 TFLs, 3.0 sacks, 2 INTs and 2 FRs, in 2009.Was a consensous All-Big Ten Conference first-team selection as heled the team in tackles (106), ranked 2nd in TFLs (16.5) and t-3rd insacks (4.0) in 2008, despite not moving into the starting lineup untilthe fourth game of the season. Added 2 FFs, 1 FR and 1 INT in hissophomore season. As a redshirt freshman, appeared in 9 contestsand tallied 16 tackles and blocked a field goal attempt.// PERSONAL• Starred at Suitland (Forestville, MD) HS, where he was selected asthe Maryland Defensive POY, first-team all-state, Washington Postfirst-team all-metro and first-team all-conference after registering165 tackles, 9.0 sacks and 3 FRs, while also rushing for 1,200 yds.and 22 TDs.• Has a son, NaVorro Jr.• Born NaVorro R. Bowman (5/28/88) in District Heights, MD.• Graduated in three years with a degree in crime, law and justice.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\60// MEDIA GUIDE