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Preston Bowman stats, 2026

Ohio (6–2, Mid-American). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Preston Bowman is a wide receiver for Ohio (6–2). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 239th in receiving TDs (2), 335th in yards per catch (12.9), 365th in receiving yards (206), in 8 games.

Receiving yards206365th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches16368th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch12.9335th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2239th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Preston Bowman?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Freshman
Height
5-11
Weight
207 pounds
Number
No. 2
Hometown
Pickerington, OH
High school
Pickerington North (Pickerington, OH)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 665 in the 2025 class, signed with Kentucky
Transfers
Kentucky to Ohio (2026)

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Preston Bowman's receiving stats

He's 239th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (2) and 335th of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (12.9).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards206365th of 682
Catches16368th of 682
Yards per catch12.9335th of 675
Receiving TDs2239th of 506

The season

Preston Bowman's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 383rd of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (4).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)4383rd of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Preston Bowman's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2026Ohio1620612.9219

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Preston Bowman's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2026Ohio+0.20+0.30-0.3428.6%6.57%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Preston Bowman's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1at NebraskaL 21–490000
2vs. Jacksonville StateW 29–273100
3at South AlabamaL 36–4145302
4vs. StonehillW 35–712200
5at Kent StateW 13–109100
6vs. Central MichiganW 31–1414210
7at Sacramento StateW 48–794311
8vs. Eastern MichiganW 24–2029401

FAQ

Questions about Preston Bowman

What position does Preston Bowman play?

Preston Bowman plays wide receiver for Ohio, which is 6–2 this season.

Where is Preston Bowman from, and what year is he?

Preston Bowman is a freshman wide receiver for Ohio, listed at 5-11 and 207 pounds, from Pickerington, OH.

How tall is Preston Bowman, and how much does he weigh?

Preston Bowman is listed at 5-11 and 207 pounds on Ohio's 2026 roster.

What year is Preston Bowman?

Preston Bowman is a freshman, from the 2025 recruiting class.

Who does Preston Bowman play for?

Ohio (6–2, Mid-American), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 2.

Is Preston Bowman eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Preston Bowman was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Preston Bowman play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Eastern Michigan: 29 receiving yards, 4 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Ohio won 24–20.

Where did Preston Bowman go to high school?

Pickerington North (Pickerington, OH). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 665 in the 2025 class, signed with Kentucky.

Is Preston Bowman a transfer?

Yes. He transferred from Kentucky to Ohio (2026).

What are Preston Bowman's stats this season?

206 receiving yards, 16 catches, 12.9 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 4 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 8 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Preston Bowman rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 239th of 506 in receiving TDs, 335th of 675 in yards per catch, 365th of 682 in receiving yards.

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