Bowen Chapman

Position:
Defensive End/Tight End
Height:
6-3
Weight:
220
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Lexington, Ky.
High School:
Woodberry Forest

Played in the junior varsity game against Hargrave Military Academy and saw action as a reserve defensive end against Duke in 2005 • Joined the team as a walk-on in 2004 • Saw significant playing time in the spring and could contribute in the future • His brother, Will, was a defensive end for the Tar Heels from 2000-02 • His father, Bill, played football at Carolina under coach Bill Dooley from 1970-72, and was a teammate of head coach John Bunting • Bowen was a two-year starter at Woodberry Forest and earned all-prep league and all-state honors at tight end and defensive end • Named the team's defensive MVP • Coached by Richard Wright • Also played lacrosse and basketball • Enjoys hunting • Says the word that describes him is "hard-nosed" • Goal this year is to win the ACC • Son of Bill and Ellen Chapman • Born on November 8, 1985 • Majoring in management and society.