College Camp Circuit Interview with 3-Star 2020 Nevada CB Donte Bowers
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Las Vegas’ Liberty High School played a national schedule during the 2018 season taking on eventual Arizona state champs Saguaro, Lone Peak (UT), and No. 3 nationally ranked IMG Academy (FL) before going in-state to play tough squads like Desert Pines, Desert Oasis, Sierra Vista, and national powerhouse Bishop Gorman. Through it all was rising Class of 2020 cornerback Donte Bowers Jr. The three-star recruit ended the season with 11 tackles, nine solo, three picks, and knocked away two passes through the Patriots march to the 4A semifinal round of the playoffs. Now coaches throughout the region are showing interest in the 5-10, 170-pound, defender. His recruit stock is set to soar, not only by his play on defense but he is also adding slot receiver to his list of talents in 2019.
In an RNG catch-up interview, I sat down with Bowers ahead of an aggressive college camp circuit for the latest on one of Nevada’s top corners.
*Click link for Feb. 21, 2019, RNG interview with Donte Bowers Jr.
Interview
Donte, how did Liberty look during spring practices?
“We looking good. We are a lot faster this year, and everything is moving proficiently. It will be a good year for us.”
What kind of squad can the fans expect of Liberty during the 2019 season?
“We will be a fast-paced team. We are running a no-huddle offense and we will be passing more. I will play some offense this year, so that is good for me.”
Which position are you playing on offense?
“I’ll be in the slot.”
Nice. Are you excited about showing off the skills on offense this year?
“Yes. They are finally letting me over there. I am happy.”
How have the offseason workouts gone for you personally?
“My workouts are going good. I have been working on footwork and going hard in weight room.”
What have you keyed in on with your training beyond footwork and getting stronger?
“Technique, that is where it is at.”
Have you competed at any camps this spring?
“Yes. I competed at a NAU (Northern Arizona) camp, a mega camp, last weekend.”
What did you think of your camp performance?
“It went well. The day before that camp, our team was competing at UNLV in a 7v7 tournament. That went well.”
What were you able to showcase of your skills in front of the NAU coaches?
“I did really well at the drills. I made sure I was at the front of the line each time. I did well in the one-on-ones.”
Are there any other camps on the schedule this summer?
“Yes. I am attending camps at USC, Oregon State-Redlands, a BYU camp, and a Cal camp.”
Which schools are showing interest going into all of these big camps?
“I am receiving the most interest from BYU, UNLV and Cal.”
How many offers do you have now?
“I have three D-II offers: Minnesota Duluth, Southwest Minnesota State, and Carol (Montana).”
Have you visited any schools this offseason?
“Yes. I took one to Colorado and one to UNLV.”
How did Colorado go?
“It went well.”
And UNLV?
“It went well. It is always good up there.”
Do you have any planned visits for this summer?
“Yes. I am planning on visiting Cal.”
Let’s wrap up in the classroom. How did you finish the school year?
“My cumulative GPA is a 3.1 and I scored a 22 on the ACT.”
Nice. Donte, it was great catching up with you today. Good luck with the upcoming camps.
“Thank you.”
Photo credit: Bowers family; Donte Bowers Jr. at Colorado