David Bowens

About

NFL linebacker who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 1999 and went on to play for seven NFL teams, including the Jets and the Packers.

Before Fame

He won All-State honors in basketball while in high school.

Trivia

In 2004, he won the Ed Block Courage Award after his amazing recovery from a devastating injury that occurred while he was changing a light bulb.

Family Life

He grew up in Orchard Lake, Michigan.

Associated With

His Ed Block Courage Award placed him in the same company as Tedy Bruschi, who also received the honor for his recovery from a serious medical issue.