Falcons select Billy Bowman Jr. in 4th round

The Atlanta Falcons selected Oklahoma safety Billy Bowman Jr. in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, No. 118 overall.

Bowman is a really fun prospect: an instinctive safety with impressive processing and recognition skills to break on routes. His athleticism helps in this regard, as he's a fluid mover with great short-area burst and the speed for good range on the back end. Measurables are the main concern, as Bowman is well below average in height, weight, and length. Those shortcomings could hinder him in contested-catch situations downfield. They probably play a significant role in his tackling inconsistencies, too - he missed 58 tackles over the last three years, according to PFF. That being said, his sheer determination to fly downhill and get involved in the run game may compensate for the occasional whiff. Bowman could be one of the hidden gems of this class if he gets overlooked because of his size.