NFL Records
Matt Bowen is a defensive back who played college football at Iowa. He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 6th round (198th overall pick) of the 2000 NFL Draft. He appeared in 77 games during his NFL career. Despite being a late-round pick, Matt Bowen went on to play 77 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
Draft Details
Draft Class Context
Matt Bowen was the 29th of 36 DBs selected in the 2000 draft. The 198th overall pick has been used 44 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Troy Brown in 1993, who played 118 games. Iowa had 2 players drafted in 2000, including Austin Wheatley. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.