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2025 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about BILLY BOWMAN JR.:
Oklahoma | Hometown: Denton, TX | HT: 5101 | WT: 192 | 40 time: 4.42 | Hand: 0858 | Arm: 2918 | Wing: 7114
Four-year starter. Three-time All-Big 12 selection including first-team honors in 2023. Typically aligned as a deep safety in Oklahoma’s defensive scheme. Notably undersized prospect with poor length and size, but his athleticism and movement skill set him apart from other safeties in the class. An elite deep defender who can gain depth quicker than any deep threat can challenge him; drops at 45 degrees and straight back with precise footwork and excellent movement skills. Exceptional range with the speed to be a true sideline-to-sideline deep defender at the next level. Plays with great leverage from depth to vision the quarterback while keeping threats in his peripheral and adjusting as necessary. His route recognition and quick processing skills put him in position to take away numerous route concepts. Great change-of-direction skills to break with his v-steps and t-steps on a dime. In underneath zone coverage, he shows a good understanding of his area and how to best minimize threats. Does a great job working through traffic both in the box to stop the run, and on the perimeter on picks and man beaters. A reliable last line of defense who has shown on numerous occasions he will do what is necessary to protect the end zone. Impressive angle tackling ability and will protect the sideline as a secondary contain, and is sound in his run responsibility. Fringe burst and acceleration to close space when receivers separate, creating overall speed concerns. His man technique needs some work, especially his leverage to better stay in-phase with receivers throughout the route. His length deficiencies and limited strength allow for yards-after-contact and ability to finish tackles. Shows some hesitancies when coming into contact with ball carriers running straight towards him; best at tackling on angles.
2024 Stats: 54 T, 2.5 TFL, 3 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 INT. OSR:9/16. VJ-35.5. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round