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During Friday’s walk-through leading up to the Falcons’ Week 12 game, Billy Bowman Jr. suffered an Achilles injury. Doubts have since been expressed about the chances of a return late in the year, and that will indeed not take place.

Oklahoma Sooners News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Falcons place Billy Bowman Jr., Zach Harrison on IR

The Atlanta Falcons will be notably shorthanded on defense for the foreseeable future. Billy Bowman Jr.‘s Achilles injury will leave him sidelined for at least the next four games.

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Watts and Bowman Standout Rookies in Falcons Losing Effort

The Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener on Sunday, falling late, 23-20. The Falcons had two rookies starting in their first professional games, and both played well in the losing effort.

Watch: Atlanta Falcons Rookie Billy Bowman Jr. Records First Sack

The Atlanta Falcons drafted defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. out of Oklahoma 118th overall in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft. In his first career start during his first career game, the rookie recorded a sack against Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield.

From Draft Hype to Camp Impact: Billy Bowman Jr. Turning Heads with Atlanta Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – “If you don’t like watching him play, then you just don’t like football.” Those were the first words from Atlanta Falcons’ general manager Terry Fontenot after they selected Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman in the fourth round of April’s NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons 4th Round Rookie Turning Heads At Training Camp

Every year, teams get an unexpected boost from unlikely sources. For the Atlanta Falcons, one standout story this preseason is the impressive rise of rookie defensive back Billy Bowman Jr.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / June 13

Next Man Up: How Oklahoma Plans to Replace Billy Bowman in 2025

No player played more defensive snaps last year than safety Billy Bowman. He led the team with 745 snaps, narrowly edging out linebacker Danny Stutsman

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 9

Falcons Sign Three Draft Picks Including Third-Round S Xavier Watts

The Atlanta Falcons announced they signed third-round S Xavier Watts, fourth-round DB Billy Bowman Jr., and seventh-round OT Jack Nelson to their four-year rookie contracts on Friday. This leaves Atlanta with just two remaining picks from the 2025 NFL Draft to sign. Watts, 23, was a consensus All-American in 2024.

Private Workout to 'Cobra Strike': Why Falcons Drafted DB Billy Bowman Jr.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- After the first two days of the 2025 NFL draft, Atlanta Falcons assistant general manager Kyle Smith lay awake in his bed. There were 16 picks separating Smith from a dream he didn't need to fall asleep to see.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / April 27

Oklahoma Football Has Its Worst NFL Draft In Over 20 Years

While many predicted the downfall of Oklahoma Football due to their decision to join the SEC, things happened way faster than anyone anticipated. The Sooners had a horrendous first season in the SEC, which resulted in a pitiful showing in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the smallest draft class since 2002.

Defensive Theme Continues From The Atlanta Falcons Drafting Defensive Back From Oklahoma

The theme continues with the Atlanta Falcons drafting Oklahoma defensive back to keep shoring up the defense. It's been all SEC players so far for Atlanta.

College Football News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / April 26

Falcons Draft Oklahoma DB Billy Bowman Jr. in Fourth Round

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The Atlanta Falcons selected Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. with the 118th pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft Saturday afternoon.

College Football News / Oklahoma Sooners on SI / April 26

Atlanta Falcons Draft Oklahoma DB Billy Bowman Jr.

After four seasons as a defensive centerpiece for OU, safety Billy Bowman Jr. will look to be similarly productive on Sundays. The Atlanta Falcons selected Bowman, a four-year starter at Oklahoma, with the No.

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Is Billy Bowman Lions' Safety of Future?

The Detroit Lions have one of the best young safety duos in the NFL, but could still benefit from adding depth at the position in the 2025 NFL draft. First Team All-Pro Kerby Joseph headlines the group of safeties along with Brian Branch, who is one of the best all-around young defenders in the game.