100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma: #5 Billy Bowman By: Ryan Lewis Posted on: August 30, 2021

The Path to Norman

Billy Bowman, a Denton, Texas product, started receiving offers two and a half years before his eventual signing day. A talented athlete, he first committed to the Longhorns in July, 2019. Things remained mostly quiet between Bowman and the Sooners until the summer of 2020, when an offer came. Caleb Williams and many of the 2021 class were very public in their pursuit of Bowman over the coming months. Beyond that, Bowman’s girlfriend – none other than Jayda Coleman – joined the Sooners softball team the same year. That fall, Billy decommitted from the Longhorns. Coleman gave her vote on the subject:

After that, it wasn’t long before Bowman decided to become a Sooner himself.

Current Profile

Position: Defensive Back

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 188

Year: Freshman

Highlights

This Season

Bowman arrived at OU as an athlete, capable of playing a handful of positions on both offense and defense. During his time in Norman, he has worked with Coach Grinch on defense at nickel. The position has been held by Bookie for years, but he transferred out of the program in the offseason, leaving a gap. Jeremiah Criddell and Bowman have been battling for the job, both earning high praise. Another way that Bowman looks set to help the Sooners is in the return game, as he has already worked as a returner in practice. Regardless of whether he starts at nickel, Bowman is too talented to keep off the field; don’t expect a redshirt season as Sooner fans are eager to see him in crimson and cream.