David Bowens was drafted No. 158 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 167 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #158
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1999
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 314th at Western Illinois
The pick
How David Bowens came off the board in 1999.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 314th among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26% of career value
- Final season
- 201011 years after the draft
Around pick 158
Who came off the board on either side of David Bowens.
Nebraska
Florida
Oklahoma
Colorado State
Other DE picks from Western Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Bowens in the 1999 NFL Draft
David Bowens is a Defensive end out of Western Illinois selected No. 158 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Bowens drafted?
David Bowens was selected No. 158 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1999 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/david-bowens.
What college did David Bowens play for?
David Bowens played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did David Bowens's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 31 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1999/david-bowens.