John Stowers

Position:
Running Back
Height:
6-2
Weight:
225
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
San Jose, Calif.
High School:
William C. Overfelt H.S.
Previous School:
College of San Mateo
Twitter:
@johnstowers_
Instagram:
@newest.era_

2025 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO

As a sophomore, saw action in 11 games at running back for the Bulldogs … Helped guide the Bulldogs to a 10-1 overall record, 4-1 league record, state championship, and NJCAA playoff appearance … The College of San Mateo will face Modesto J.C. on Saturday, Dec. 6 … Rushed for 234 yards and one touchdown on 40 carries (5.8 yards per carry) … Rushed nine times for a career-high 91 yards with a long carry of 46 yards at San Jose JC (11/1) … Scored first touchdown at American River JC (9/20) … Rushed eight times for 24 yards at Modesto J.C.

2024 AT COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO

As a true freshman, did not see any game action.

HIGH SCHOOL

A June 2024 graduate of William C. Overfelt High School, where he played four years of varsity football for head coach Carlo Maningo… Two-time All-State All-CIF Central Coast Region selection as a senior and junior … Named an All-Bay Area honoree by the San Jose Mercury News … First Team All-Conference selection … Played both inside linebacker and running back for the Royals … Over three-year varsity career, rushed for 2,245 yards, 25 touchdowns, 10.3 yards per carry, 97.6 yards per game on 219 carries, totaled 2,329 all-purpose yards on offense, made 370 total tackles (266 solo), 57.0 tackles for loss, 28.0 sacks, one interception, and three forced fumbles … Rushed for 1,438 yards and 11 touchdowns on 147 carries (9.8 average), 179.8 yards per game, and 9.8 yards per carry average on offense and made 138 tackles (97 solo), 18.0 tackles for loss, 10.0 sacks, intercepted one pass and broke up another in eight games as a senior … Averaged 17.3 tackles per game as a senior … Averaged 16.1 tackles per game in his 23-game career … Led the Royals to a 6-5 overall record and 3-2 league record … Rushed for 672 yards and eight touchdowns on 60 carries (11.2 yards per carry in 11 games, caught three passes for 46 yards and a touchdown on offense and made 192 tackles (141 solo), 39.0 tackles for loss, and 16.0 sacks as a junior … Averaged 17.5 tackles per game as a junior … Led the Roylas to a 9-2 overall record and the league championship with an undefeated 5-0 record in league play … Rushed for 135 yards, six touchdowns on 12 carries as a sophomore … Rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com and On3.com.

PERSONAL

Born John Stowers on January 8, 2006 … Chose Central Michigan because his family told him that this school is going to open doors he’s never dreamed of … Originally committed to San Jose State out of high school … Interested in majoring in Criminal Justice.