Terique Owens, Terrell Owens' son, signs with 49ers after NFL draft

2024-12-25 21:55:48 source:lotradecoin top traders leaderboard category:Finance

As Terique Owens looks to make his own name as a wide receiver in the NFL, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will remain closely linked to his father for at least the start of his pro career.

The wide receiver from Missouri State agreed to sign an undrafted free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers after the conclusion of the 2024 NFL draft, according to multiple reports. The 49ers selected Owens' father in the third round of the 1996 draft, and the receiver would go on to earn four Pro Bowl berths during his eight-year run with the franchise while becoming one of the NFL's biggest stars.

Earlier in April, Terique Owens attended the 49ers' pro day for prospects with local ties. Terrell Owens was on hand to watch.

"I'm proud of him just to get to this point," Terrell Owens told the 49ers' website. "He has to take these moments as huge opportunities for him to show what he can do.

"He doesn't have a lot of film-work, a lot of football-work throughout the course of his college career but there are different paths to making it to a team and making some history and success for yourself. This is definitely a step in the right direction."

NFL DRAFT HUB: Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis.

Terique Owens began his career at Contra Costa College and then transferred to Florida Atlantic for one season prior to his arrival at Missouri State. He recorded 28 catches for 528 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023.

More:Finance

Recommend

Jim Leach, former US representative from Iowa, dies at 82

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Jim Leach, who served 30 years as a politician from eastern

Israel kills 3 suspected Palestinian militants as West Bank violence shows no signs of slowing

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli troops on Sunday killed three alleged Palestinian militants in the northern

Watch PK that ended USWNT's World Cup reign: Alyssa Naeher nearly makes miracle save

U.S. women's national team goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher starred in the team's World Cup round of 16 loss