The Atlanta Falcons continued to bolster their secondary by selecting Billy Bowman Jr. on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft. Bowman, a standout safety from the University of Oklahoma, earned First-Team All-American honors in 2023 with six interceptions. His speed (4.42 40-time) and ball-hawking ability highlight his potential, despite concerns about his tackling—as evidenced by a high missed tackle percentage. The team may consider transitioning him to a nickel cornerback role to fill a greater need. This second safety pick underscores their focus on improving defensive capabilities in the upcoming season.
The Atlanta Falcons selected Billy Bowman Jr. with their first pick on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft, marking their second straight safety selection after taking Xavier Watts in the third round.
Bowman is a ballhawking specialist who started 41 of 47 games over four years at the University of Oklahoma and was a First-Team All-American selection in a 2023 season where he had six interceptions and three of those returned for touchdowns.
The Falcons have bigger needs at cornerback than safety at the moment, but at the very least, Bowman could be an interesting hybrid reserve.
Bowman's instincts in the secondary, combined with his 4.42 40-time, along with good hands makes him a defensive backs coach's dream, and someone who can turn an offense over in an instant.
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