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Huskies Have Elite TEs, But Still Nothing Quite Like This

Saturday's college football matchup between Washington and USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum features a standout display of talent from both programs at the tight end position. Washington players Baron Naone and Decker DeGraaf have delivered productive outings, including a 75-yard intermediate pass connection by Naone against Eastern Washington.

Meanwhile, the Trojans counter with freshman phenom Mark Bowman, a five-star recruit who bypassed his senior year at Mater Dei High School to join the team early.

Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 245 pounds, Bowman has recorded 21 receptions for 204 yards and two scores thus far, highlighted by six-catch performances against Louisiana and Oregon. Washington defensive coordinator Ryan Walters praised the young athlete's exceptional build and ball-carrying abilities, noting his tendency to leap over defenders in the open field.

Bowman enters the weekend with notable athletic pedigree, being the son of former Colorado State competitors in football and volleyball.

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