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Falcons’ draft bio: A look at ex-Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr.

Atlanta plans to give him a shot at the nickel back position.
Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig (5) catches a pass in front of Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) for a two-point conversion during the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Eric Gay/AP)

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Arizona wide receiver Montana Lemonious-Craig (5) catches a pass in front of Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) for a two-point conversion during the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Texas, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023. (Eric Gay/AP)
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April 26, 2025

Fourth round (118th overall): Billy Bowman Jr., Oklahoma

Age: 22.

Height: 5-foot-10 inches.

Weight: 194 pounds.

Arms: 28½ inches.

Hands: 8⅝ inches.

40-yard dash: 4.42 seconds.

10-yard split: 1.51 seconds.

Vertical: 35.5 inches.

Hometown: Denton, Texas.

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Overview: He was projected to go in the fourth round in the AJC position-by-position series. The Falcons had him going higher, according to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. Bowman, who had two picks last season, will be a coach’s favorite for his hair-on-fire playing style and constant motor. But there’s a place for a player like Bowman on every team. The Falcons plan to give him a shot at the nickel back position.

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