Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen has been named a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which honors the top linebacker in college football.
The announcement came on October 28, 2026. Bowen, who wears number 34, scored a touchdown during Notre Dame's game against Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana, on September 26, 2026.
The Butkus Award semifinalists list recognizes the nation's most outstanding linebackers. Bowen's selection highlights his impact on the Fighting Irish defense this season.
