Montell Owens

Montell Ernest Owens (born May 4, 1984) is an American football fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Maine. He was listed in the Top 200 Players in the NFL Today by NFL Power Rankings 2011. One of 20 players in NFL history to score two or more touchdowns in a Pro Bowl game. Owens is regarded as one of the top special teams players in the NFL.




Early years


Owens attended Concord High School (Wilmington, Delaware) and was a letterman in football, baseball, and track. As a student, he was a member of the National Honor Society and toured Europe with American Music Abroad. In football, Owens rushed for 1,100 yards and 20 touchdowns. Montell Owens graduated from Concord High School in 2002.




College career


Owens was a four-year letterman who played in 38 games at tailback for Maine. In 2005, he established career highs with 184 carries for 779 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior. As a junior in 2004, he played in nine games and had 49 carries for 187 yards and two touchdowns. He played in nine games as a sophomore rushed for 32 yards on 15 carries. Owens majored in Kinesiology/Biology and minored Jazz performance.




Professional career


Owens was selected to the 2011 Pro Bowl as a special teams player. In the Pro Bowl game, he recovered a fumble by Devin Hester on a kickoff and returned it for a touchdown. In the same game he caught a pass for a touchdown from Matt Cassel. He was selected as a first alternate for the 2010 Pro Bowl. In 2009, Owens tied the single-season franchise record with 30 special teams tackles. Currently, he holds the franchise record for career special teams tackles.




Personal


Owens is married to Lisa. In his spare time, he attended classes at Harvard Business School as a part of the NFL Business Management Program. He enjoys fishing, golfing, cooking, fitness, nutrition and music. He is an accomplished trumpet player. At the Jacksonville Jazz Festivals, he has performed with the St. John's River City High School Jazz All-Stars and judged the Generation Next Youth Talent Competition. He is a member of the NFL Players Choir and has performed at the Super Bowl Gospel Celebrations. He is also a featured member of Insightful Player. Owens serves on the Board of Directors for Pro Athletes Outreach.