Peyton Bowen, Notre Dame 5-star safety pledge, wears Oregon Ducks headband following visit

Last weekend, Guyer High School (Texas) five-star safety and Notre Dame pledge Peyton Bowen took a visit to the University of Oregon.

At the very least, it turns out, Oregon made an impression.

During Guyer's 42-21 win over McKinney on Thursday night, Bowen wore an Oregon headband: 

On the field, he also made a splash, returning the game's opening kickoff for a touchdown:

The 6-foot, 185-pound defensive back is ranked a five-star prospect, the nation's No. 24 overall prospect and No. 2 safety.

While Bowen is verbally committed to Notre Dame, both Oklahoma and Oregon have made a major push and his commitment is anything but solid.

Here's what 247Sports had to say about Bowen as a prospect (in part):

"Owns the requisite height and frame with an athletic build. Versatile playmaker for high-caliber Texas Class 6A power. Ample snaps in all three phases at receiver, multiple spots in the secondary, and kick/punt returner. Excellent ball skills. That combines with awareness and instincts to create a ball-productive playmaker. Shows route-running acumen and hands-catching technique at receiver. Also displays terrific body control and adjustment abilities in contested situations. Sudden athlete with lateral mobility and great initial burst and acceleration. Dangerous as a center fielder thanks to ability to cover territory and make plays on the ball. Shows functional athleticism to man up when needed. Turns and locates very well. Outstanding tester." 

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