San Francisco 49ers NaVorro Bowman: This Year’s Breakout Star in the NFL

November 26, 2011   ·   Avi Jerushalmy   ·   Jump to comments

Wait, who?
NaVorro Bowman, a second-year linebacker out of Penn State, is actually leading the NFC in tackles.
More importantly, Bowman is leading the 49ers to the playoffs as they run away with the NFC West.
He will be a household name before long, as well as a Pro Bowler.
Bowman is a major reason why the 49ers have held opposing running backs to a remarkable 73.9 yards per game, the best in the league.  
Fellow linebacker Patrick Willis is regarded by many as the best the NFL has to offer at the position, and with the emergence of NaVorro Bowman, this unit is surely as dominant as any.
Bowman (6'0", 242 pounds), looks nearly identical to Willis (6'1", 240) on the field with very similar body types and jersey numbers one number away from each other (Bowman is 53, Willis is 52). Furthermore, their skill sets make it even harder to distinguish between the two 'backers.
Pat Willis is recognized for his incredible speed for such a muscular...

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