Billy Bowman Jr.
Atlanta FalconsOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
Oklahoma · Big 12
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks | Hur | PD | INT | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 469 | |
| 2022 | 56 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 28 |
| 2023 | 60 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 76 |
| 2024 | 55 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 34 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
Oklahoma · 2025 draft class
Bowman is an instinctive, athletic defensive back with excellent ball skills and versatility in the secondary. He possesses outstanding short-area quickness and change-of-direction skills, allowing him to mirror receivers in man coverage. Bowman shows natural route recognition in zone, jumping patterns with anticipation and closing quickly on throws. His ball skills are exceptional, with the ability to high-point passes and the hands to secure interceptions. In run support, Bowman takes proper angles and tackles with good form despite his smaller frame.
Strengths
- Elite short-area quickness
- exceptional route recognition
- ball skills
- tackling technique
- versatility in coverage
- competitive toughness
- instinctive playmaker
- football intelligence
Concerns
- Size limitations may affect matchups against larger receivers
- occasionally overaggressive jumping routes
- can improve play strength against physical receivers and blockers