Tim Bowens

Tim Bowens

No. 95
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1973-02-07) February 7, 1973 Okolona, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:	Okolona
College:	Ole Miss
NFL draft:	1994 / round: 1 / pick: 20
Career history
Miami Dolphins (1994–2004)
Career highlights and awards
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1994) 2× Pro Bowl (1998, 2002) PFWA All-Rookie Team (1994) Miami Dolphins Honor Roll Dolphins Walk of Fame (2012) Second-team All-SEC (1993)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 407 Quarterback sacks: 22.0 Forced fumbles: 9 Interceptions: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Timothy L. Bowens (born February 7, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 11 seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels, and was chosen with the 20th pick of the 1994 NFL draft by the Dolphins.

The Dolphins were initially criticized for picking Bowens, as he was overweight and had played only nine games in his college career at Mississippi. He had a terrific rookie season in 1994, and Bowens was named 'The NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year' by the Associated Press. He played with the Miami Dolphins for 11 years before he retired after the 2004 NFL season. He was inducted into the Miami Dolphins Honor Roll on October 27, 2024.

Early life

Tim Bowens was born and grew up in Okolona, Mississippi, one of two county seats in rural Chickasaw County. He played football at Okolona High School. He was an All-State pick as a senior and an All-District pick as a junior and senior. As a senior, he led his team to the Class AA semifinals and an 11–2 record. He was also a two-year letter winner in basketball.