Missouri Southern State University Athletics

Prior to Southern - Cowans transfers to Southern from Wayne State University in Michigan ... He redshirted in 2012, but played in eight games in 2013 ... He had six tackles, four solo, including one forced fumble. 

High School - A 2012 graduate of O'Fallon High School ... helped the Panthers to a 10-2 mark in 2011 by catching 26 passes for 363 yards and four touchdowns … made 41 tackles and recovered two fumbles for coach Brandon Joggerst … also averaged over 30 yards on kickoff returns (6-188 with a long of 62) ... the Panthers compiled an 8-4 record in 2010 … had 10 receptions for 220 yards as a junior, including two for touchdowns ... also returned 11 kickoffs ... served as a football team captain as a senior

Personal - Full name--Marico D. Cowans ... born July 27, 1993, in O'Fallon, Ill. ... son of Derrick and Jacqueline Fox ... has four brothers and one sister ... is majoring in business management.