John Bowman (Canadian football)

John Bowman
BC Lions
Bowman with the BC Lions in 2022
Born: (1982-07-19) July 19, 1982 (age 42)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive line coach
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
CollegeWingate
NFL draft2005, undrafted
Career history
As coach
2022–presentBC Lions
As player
2005Daytona Beach Hawgs
2005Sioux City Bandits
2006Rome Renegades
20062020Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2010, 2015
CFL East All-Star20092010, 20122015, 20172019
Career stats

John Bowman (born July 19, 1982) is an American former professional football defensive end who played 14 seasons for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He is currently the defensive line coach for the BC Lions of the CFL. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion after winning in 2009 and 2010 and was named a CFL All-Star twice and a Divisional All-Star nine times. Bowman is the Alouettes' all-time leader in sacks with 134 in his career.