Few tight end prospects in recent memory have generated as much buzz as
Mark Bowman. The five-star talent from
Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) enters the 2025 season widely recognized as one of the best tight end recruits of all time.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound standout brings a complete skill set to the field — combining elite hands, precise route-running and dominant blocking ability. That well-rounded game made Bowman one of the most heavily recruited players in the Class of 2026 before he committed to stay close to home with USC.
Mater Dei's Mark Bowman in action last year against De La Salle. (FILE PHOTO: Tajuan Netterville)
Bowman's résumé is already impressive. He was a first-team selection on the MaxPreps Freshman All-America Team in 2023, and followed that up as the only sophomore named to the MaxPreps All-America Team last season. In January, he reclassified from the Class of 2027 to 2026, accelerating his path toward college football stardom.
He now enters what will be his senior season with a chance to lead the Monarchs to their third straight California Open Division state championship and a potential second consecutive MaxPreps National Championship. Mater Dei remains one of the nation's premier programs and Bowman will be at the heart of their 2025 title push.
Drawing comparisons to Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, Bowman shares the same rare blend of size, athleticism and impact potential. Just as Bowers helped Georgia win two national championships, Bowman could be poised for a similar role in shaping USC's future success.
