While majoring in sports administration at the University of Louisville, Owens played under former Vikings offensive coordinator Scott Linehan.

In his senior year, he played in all thirteen games with four starts and finished seventh on the team with twelve catches for 121 yards and three touchdowns.

Owens finished his career with 36 catches for 371 yards and eight touchdowns, while also serving as the Cardinals' long snapper.

Owens joined LS Cullen Loeffler in a game vs. Chicago, opening at halfback and catching two passes for 16 yards.

On his way to the endzone, Owens dodged an attempted tackle by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers.

Following his playing career in the NFL, Owens joined Bobby Petrino's staff at the University of Arkansas prior to the 2010 season.

In 2012, Owens was hired by Garrick McGee to serve as tight ends coach at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

[9] In 2022, Owens was hired by Georgia Southern University as the offensive line coach and run game coordinator.

Owens volunteered with the Salvation Army during 2004 season and has earned numerous state and national awards for his work with Toys for Tots, Habitat for Humanity, and FHA/HERO.