Education
Ohio University.
Ohio University.
Owens was signed by the Rams as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 30, 2007 after four years as a collegiate player at Ohio University. A three-sport athlete, Owens also lettered in track and baseball. In football, he led Collins High School to back-to-back state titles in 2002 and 2003.
He received all-state and all-region honors during his senior season.
Jones County
Owens attended Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. While there, he was a preseason All-America selection and earned all-state and all-region honors prior to transferring to Ohio.
Ohio
In his senior season with the Ohio Bobcats, Owens played in 13 games on special teams and as a reserve running back. He was the team"s third-leading rusher with 161 yards on 43 carries, running for two touchdowns.
He had a season-high 12 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown against Buffalo.
Also during his senior season, Owens helped lead the Bobcats to a MAC East Division title, a MAC Championship Game appearance, and a 2007 GMAC Bowl appearance.