Charles Bowser

Sacks	20
Fumble recoveries	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Bowser
	Bowser (56) playing for the Miami Dolphins in 1985
No. 56
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	September 2, 1959 (age 67); Plymouth, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school	Plymouth
College	Duke
NFL draft	1982: 4th round, 108th overall pick
Career history
	Miami Dolphins (1982–1985); Cleveland Browns (1987)*;
	* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-ACC (1981);
Career NFL statistics
Sacks
Sacks	20
Fumble recoveries	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Charles Bowser (born October 2, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for four seasons with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils.

Early life and career

Bowser played his college career at Duke University, setting the school's single season and career sacks record at 17.5 and 22, respectively. Bowser graduated from Plymouth High School, located in Plymouth, North Carolina in 1978. Charles Bowser also played a role as part of the Miami Dolphins Killer Bees Defense of the 1980s. Other members included Lyle Blackwood, Glenn Blackwood, Bob Baumhower, Bob Brudzinski, Kim Bokamper, Bill Barnett, Doug Betters, and honorary member A. J. Duhe. He was selected in the fourth round of the 1982 NFL draft with the 108th overall pick by the Miami Dolphins.

References

↑ Goldstein, Richard (July 18, 2015). "Bill Arnsparger, Architect of Feared Dolphins Defenses, Dies at 88". The New York Times.
↑ "Charles Bowser Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
↑ "1982 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 22, 2026.

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[1] Goldstein, Richard (July 18, 2015). "Bill Arnsparger, Architect of Feared Dolphins Defenses, Dies at 88". The New York Times.

[2] "Charles Bowser Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.

[3] "1982 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 22, 2026.