Billy Bowman Jr. NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Oklahoma S

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 198

HAND: 8⅝"

ARM: 29⅜"

WINGSPAN: 69⅝"

POSITIVES

— Instinctual and opportunistic player with high football IQ. He shows to understand what he sees.

— Smooth athlete with fluid hips and good change of direction in the open field.

— Physical run defender who takes on blocks with the necessary aggression and quickness to slip blocks with space. He tracks the ball with great leverage and quick closing speed.

— Shows versatility to play at multiple levels, showing a knack to play close to the line of scrimmage, despite his lack of length.

NEGATIVES

— Limited length and size may present itself in multiple ways. Hangs his hat on his football IQ and instincts but lacks elite athletic ability for his size.

— Though he is fluid and moves well in the open field, he is slower out of breaks and does not have the desired top-end speed.

2024 STATISTICS

— 12 Games, 47 Tackles, 1.5 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FR, 3 PBU

NOTES

— Born Jan 29, 2003

— Games Started: 41

— 4 Star recruit in the 2021 class, per 247Sports

— 2024: Third Team All-SEC

— 2023: First Team All-Big 12

— 2022: All-Big 12 Honorable Mention

OVERALL

Billy Bowman Jr. is a smart, instinctual safety prospect with the versatility to play at multiple levels of the defense. Known for his football IQ and aggressive play style, Bowman has made an impact at Oklahoma with his physical run defense and reliable coverage skills, despite his lack of size and length.

Bowman is a smooth, fluid athlete with a quick change of direction and good ball-tracking ability. His football IQ allows him to anticipate plays and react quickly, making him effective in coverage despite his size. However, his limited length and lack of top-end speed can be exposed against bigger tight ends and receivers, where he may struggle to break out of transitions quickly.

Bowman is a physical run defender who consistently takes on blocks with aggression and technique, using his quickness to slip blocks in space. He tracks ball carriers with great leverage and closing speed, but his smaller frame can occasionally lead to allowing extra yards after contact. His toughness and instincts, however, help mitigate some of these concerns, making him a reliable asset near the line of scrimmage.

Billy Bowman Jr. projects as a third-round pick with the potential to be a high-level backup and eventual starter. His football intelligence and versatility make him a valuable defensive asset, but he must compensate for his size and athletic limitations to reach his full potential at the next level.

GRADE: 7.5 (Potential Impact Player — 2nd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 53

POSITION RANK: S4

PRO COMPARISON: Tyrann Mathieu

Written by B/R NFL Scout Cory Giddings

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.