Jimmy Bowling Jr, - Prep Redzone

Jimmy Bowling Jr

Offensive Line

2026 Class

6'2" Height

295 Weight

Princeton School

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Matthew Layton

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

As Princeton heads deeper into the postseason, 2026 OL Jimmy Bowling Jr Jimmy Bowling Jr 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Princeton | 2026 State WV . continues to anchor the Tigers’ front with the reliability he’s shown since he first stepped into a varsity role. Even on a line filled with high-profile talent, he’s remained one of the most steady forces, bringing a physical edge that sets the tone for their ground attack. His strength at the point of contact and his ability to control defenders make him an invaluable piece of their playoff push. His toughness, discipline, and finishing ability stand out in a group known for producing quality linemen, and his experience shows in how he handles postseason intensity.

6 months ago

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Matthew Layton

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A veteran along the offensive line for Princeton who has been consistently good since his sophomore year is 2026 OL Jimmy Bowling Jr Jimmy Bowling Jr 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Princeton | 2026 State WV . On a loaded offensive line that has had some big-time prospects over the past two seasons, Bowling Jr may not have gotten as many of the headlines, but has been one of the Tigers’ top players there. He’s a mauler in the run game and has strong, powerful hands that allow him to consistently finish blocks. Every D2 program in the state should be after his signature come signing day.

9 months ago

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Matthew Layton

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Princeton will boast a talented offensive line again this season and 2026 OL Jimmy Bowling Jr Jimmy Bowling Jr 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Princeton | 2026 State WV returns as a promising guard prospect for the Tigers. Bowling Jr was a steady presence at left guard as a sophomore and played and looked like a more veteran player in 2023. He has good size at 6’2 290 and moves well for a young lineman. Bowling Jr also showed good physical strength for his age and pushed around defenders consistently last season displaying good physicality for a young player. He has strong hands and a solid base and was stout at the point of attack on his sophomore highlight tape.

Bowling Jr ranks among the Top 15 offensive linemen in the state for his class and could improve that standing further with a step forward this season.

2 years ago

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Matthew Layton

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The Princeton Tigers had as prolific of an offense as anyone did this season in WV while finishing as Class AAA state runner-ups. I thought the Tigers’ offensive line was a very underrated part of their success this season who were likely overshadowed by some skill players with eye-popping numbers. Sophomore guard Jimmy Bowling Jr Jimmy Bowling Jr 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL Princeton | 2026 State WV impressed me on film and showed some great qualities as a young offensive lineman. He was dominant in run blocking at times and often won at the point of attack as a sophomore. Bowling also has quality feet for his age and showed he can get to the second level to block. I thought he played with good leverage and did a nice job finishing blocks after initial contact. Bowling is a physical young player who plays with an edge that I loved seeing for a lineman his age. I’d like to see more pass-blocking film of him which he should have plenty of the next two seasons in Princeton’s offense, but he helped pave the way for 1,700-yard rusher Marquel Lowe Marquel Lowe 5'11" | 190 lbs | RB Princeton | 2025 State WV . If Bowling keeps adding size he could make a jump in the rankings and raise his ceiling.