Pronunciation: BOW-ick

2025 Junior

• Signed with Illinois on Dec. 21, 2024
• Transferred to Illinois with two seasons of eligibility remaining
• 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

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