Billy Bowman Jr. S Oklahoma | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Billy Bowman Jr. S Oklahoma
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.38 seconds (96%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.2 DOB: 01/29/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.38 seconds (96%*) | |
| Age: 21.2 DOB: 01/29/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 65.5 | |
| Tackling: |
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42% |
| Run Defense: |
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55% |
| Coverage: |
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70% |
| Zone: |
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69% |
| Man/Press: |
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65% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#241
Position rank:
#35
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| College Games: 33 College Snaps: 1754 | ||
ESPN RATING: 85/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Billy Bowman Jr. from Ryan High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Bowman Jr. opted to join Oklahoma after being heavily recruited.In 2021 as a freshman Bowman Jr. saw action in 10 games and played a total of 362 snaps at cornerback for the Sooners. He recorded 16 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Bowman Jr. notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 111.8.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 10 games and logged 611 snaps for the Sooners. He made 46 tackles, 8 assists, and had 13 stops. In coverage he totaled 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 64.2.
In 2023 as a junior Bowman Jr. played in 12 games and contributed on 713 snaps. He chalked up 46 tackles, 13 assists, and added 20 stops. In the secondary Bowman Jr. forced 2 pass breakups, 6 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 71.5.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- He’s a willing and capable hitter in run support and closes fast to make plays against quick screens.
- Reads receivers' routes and anticipates throws at the first down marker. Covers a lot of ground in a hurry when in space. Reads the quarterback's eyes and sees the routes very quickly, then has straight-line speed to arrive with or just after the ball.
- Has the quick feet to mirror receivers underneath. Bowman also has the fluid hips and top-end speed to turn and run downfield. Bowman shows good awareness when dropping into zone coverage, with good route recognition and the ability to break quickly and cover a lot of ground.
- Has the quick, agile feet and fluid hips to mirror quickness and change direction underneath. But he’s at his best facing the action.
- Willing in run support, coming downhill quickly when Bowman has a chance to make a play.
- Does a good job getting his head around in time when playing with his back to the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to cover quickness underneath.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Runs with the ball exposed. Has boom-or-bust qualities.
- Needs to develop a better understanding of route combinations and better overall vision.
- Not enough hip fluidity to adjust to topnotch NFL route runners.
How other scouting services rate Billy Bowman Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
243.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.