High School Standout
FFF:
Jonathan Owens, @jjowens_3, is a football player who plays for the Houston Texans as a safety, and he is also dating one of the greatest Olympic gymnasts ever: Simon Biles.
Owens also went to the same high school as me, CBC High School.@CBCHighSchool
Brothers for Life! pic.twitter.com/i45b3iHoy3
— Brady Feeney (@brady_feeney) July 26, 2021
Owens is from St. Louis, Missouri and played high school football at Christian Brothers College. He played the linebacker position and was named All-Conference and All-District selection while also winning the CBC Linebacker of the Year award.
Moving on to Missouri Western
Did You See This:NFL Draft Diamonds Prospect Interview: Jonathan Owens, DB, Missouri Western https://t.co/tyHvD8WBZ3 #NFL #NFLDraftNews pic.twitter.com/u1OCurThGv
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) November 20, 2017
After high school, Owens played college football at Missouri Western, a Division II school located in St. Joseph, Missouri. In 2017, Owens recorded 95 tackles and two interceptions in 11 games. He was an all-conference selection and won the conference’s Male Student-Athlete of the Year award.
Signing with the Cardinals
Owens wasn’t drafted by any team in 2018 but signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent. He wasn’t able to see any action during his rookie season as he dealt with an injury.
Released by Cardinals
Owens was hoping to bounce back in 2019 with the Cardinals. However, before the start of the regular season, Owens was waived by the team and was then a free agent. The good news for Owens is another team gave him a call as the 2019 season got underway.
Welcome to Houston
On Sept. 30, 2019, Owens was signed with the Houston Texans practice squad. He saw action in one game but spent the majority of the year working out with the team but not dressing for games. But that would change during the 2020 season.
Best Year
#36 Texans DB Jonathan Owens (@jjowens_3) with his girlfriend, @Simone_Biles, after practice. pic.twitter.com/a0dIOSrVzx
— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) August 6, 2021
Owens saw more action in 2020, playing in six games and return a kickoff for 26 yards. With him still in the early stages in his career, Owens looks to have a promising 2021 season as the team enters a new era with a new head coach and general manager.
Expecations for 2021
#Texans DB Jonathan Owens @jjowens_3 played collegiately at Missouri Western State and one of his summer jobs was to clean the dorm rooms at #Chiefs training camp. His current head coach, David Culley, was an assistant then at Kansas City. Here’s more as they both elaborate: pic.twitter.com/f9DOXOzoKu
— Matt Musil (@KHOUSportsMatt) August 5, 2021
Owens will continue to work and wait until his number is called. And if it’s not with the Texans, Owens could join another team as he can play special teams, which is big when looking to join an NFL roster. Owens has already won as he’s been in the NFL for three years, which is good for an undrafted free agent who played at a smaller school.