Billy Bowman Jr.

Billy Bowman Jr. played at Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas. As a senior receiver he caught 86 passes for 1,207 yards and 15 touchdowns, and he played in the 2021 Under Armour All-America Game. He committed to Texas before switching to Oklahoma. He started seven games as a true freshman, then had 60 tackles and three interceptions in 2022. He was a starter again in 2023, when he was first-team All-Big 12. Atlanta drafted him in the fourth round, 118th overall, in 2025. In six rookie games (one start) he had 26 tackles, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a forced fumble, but a torn Achilles ended his season in November 2025. He is active with the Falcons. Tidbit: he is engaged to former OU softball All-American Jayda Coleman. They got engaged on December 31, 2023. The Oklahoman (Web Edition) wrote on November 22, 2024: "Bowman is one of five core seniors, alongside defensive end Ethan Downs, wide receiver Jalil Farooq, linebacker Danny Stutsman and defensive back Woodi Washington, who started their OU careers under Lincoln Riley." The Oklahoman (Web Edition) wrote on April 26, 2025: "Bowman was a consensus four-star and top-100 national recruit out of high school."