Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR IN 2016
Was off to a great start to the 2016 season before suffering a season-ending injury in the second game against Pikeville (Sept. 8) … posted seven tackles and a pass break-up in the season-opener at Purdue (Sept. 3) … had three tackles, including 0.5 sacks against Pikeville before going down.

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR IN 2015
Played in all 11 games … started the final eight games of the season at linebacker … fifth on the team with 44 tackles … intercepted one pass and had one pass break-up … intercepted a pass against Austin Peay (Sept. 26) and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter … recorded seven tackles each against Tennessee-Martin (Nov. 7) and at Murray State (Nov. 14). 
 
AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2014
Played in three games at linebacker after returning from a foot injury…finished with two tackles on the season. 
 
AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2013
Played in 11 games at running back … finished tied for third on the team with 368 rushing yards while averaging 6.0 yards per carry … churned out 117 yards and two touchdowns in the season finale at Murray State … also reached 100 yards in the win over Austin Peay on Oct. 5 … notched a 62-yard run against the Govs … registered at least five carries in seven games.
 
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012
Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL
Played quarterback and the slot position for the Warriors … three-year starter … team captain as a senior … first team all-conference and all-district … 2011 Skyline Chili Crosstown Showdown MVP … played on the 2009 Division II state championship team … totaled 2,468 rushing yards as a prepster … threw for 598 yards as a senior … also lettered in basketball and track … earned all-conference accolades in both sports.

PERSONAL
Son of Thomas and Regina Owens … born on April 23, 1993.