Phillip Bowser Returns as Part of Revamped OL After a Redshirt Year | WVU Football All 105

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Phillip Bowser earned a three-star ranking in high school, receiving offers from close to two dozen other college programs — UCF and Ohio State among them — before settling on WVU Football. He then experienced a redstart season as a Mountaineer in 2025.

A 6-foot-4, 266-pound offensive tackle, Bowser is one of the carryovers on a revamped offensive line that’s now coached by the legendary Rick Trickett.

The offensive line served as a major priority for Rodriguez and company this offseason, but with more experienced players to compete with in summer practices, it still might take time for Bowser to find a role on the field.

62 • Phillip Bowser, freshman offensive line

Last year: Redshirted

Stats: N/A

Camp outlook: Bowser will have a chance to carve out some sort of role with the Mountaineers, whether earning snaps as a swing tackle, a high end reserve or on special teams.

Projected role: Bowser’s experience should help him earn playing time.

Accolades, highlights: Bowser earned a three-star ranking from 247Sports and Rivals, helping Ursuline High School create one of the top rushing attacks in the state of Ohio. He also earned a second team All-State nod in the AAA classification.

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WVU Football Signs 2025 3-Star Phillip Bowser to Bolster OL Depth