Germantown native and Saint Frances graduate Jude Bowry is making his mark in the NFL Draft process after a standout career as an offensive lineman at Boston College.
Bowry’s story is one of perseverance and preparation, traits that are rooted in his ties to Saint Frances in Baltimore. He comes from a family of athletes and credits his parents, Dale and Howlynn, for his success.
“I got to give it to my parents, especially my mom. She played soccer when she was younger,” Bowry said on Glenn Clark Radio March 17. “Growing up, I was playing all types of sports with my brothers. I’ve got to give it to my mom, honestly. My dad, too — my dad played football.”
Initially drawn to basketball, Bowry switched to football in his sophomore year of high school.
“I went out there, started out as a defensive end and I fell in love with it from then,” he said.
Bowry’s decision to pursue football led him to Saint Frances, which Bowry explained provided an environment that shaped his game and his character.
“It was like a college away from college,” he said. “I was [living] up there in Baltimore during the week and then I would go home on the weekends. It prepared me to live on my own and also be a better football player.”
The lessons of hard work and perseverance he learned at Saint Frances continue to guide him.
“It made me have that mindset of, ‘I’ve got to go get everything I want. Nobody’s going to give it to me,’” Bowry said.
Bowry decided to go to Boston College, which was a tough choice. He stayed there for four years before declaring for the draft.
“I’m a big man of faith, so I prayed about it, talked to my mom about it,” he said. “Boston College is a great school for offensive linemen. We’ve produced plenty of offensive linemen in the NFL. I was just like, ‘What’s the point of me leaving for one year to go to a different program?’ … I also got my degree as well. I thought it was very rewarding.”
Bowry served as a reserve offensive lineman in 2022 and 2023, then stepped into a starting role. The 6-foot-5, 311-point lineman started all 12 games in 2024 but only nine in 2025 due to injury. In 2025, he was named team captain and helped lead the offense to 555 total yards against Fordham and 537 against Georgia Tech.
While he primarily played left tackle in college, Bowry said he’s working on mastering both tackle spots.
“I’m working both sides just trying to make sure I’m versatile and just trying to help out whatever team I go to,” he said.
As the NFL Draft draws closer, Bowry’s athleticism and work ethic have stood out to pro scouts. His performance at the NFL Scouting Combine was impressive. He posted a 5.08-second 40-yard dash and a 34.5-inch vertical leap.
“It’s just been a blessing,” Bowry said. “You only get to do it once, so I try to enjoy every moment.”
Bowry said playing close to home with the Ravens is something he would be very excited about.
“It would mean the world to me to play for my home team. It would be a blessing,” he said.
Whether he ends up wearing purple with the Ravens or playing for another team, Bowry has led a story of determination, family and faith.
While Bowry is focused on his future in football for the time being, he has also thought about his future beyond the game.
“You can’t play football for 100 years,” he said. “I want to do this football thing. I want to be great at it, but at the same time when it’s all said and done … I want to find something that I like to do. Honestly, I want to stay around ball. I want to talk sports.”
For more from Bowry, listen to the full interview here:
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