Ulbrich's excitement was realized. The Falcons, at No. 118 overall in the fourth round, added Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman Jr., who was widely projected as a top 100 pick. Ulbrich ...

Defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round (118th overall). The two longtime teammates and stalwarts of the OU defense will now face off twice a year ...

The Falcons announced in a release Friday morning they signed third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and seventh-round offensive tackle Jack Nelson to their ...

The Falcons drafted defense heavy as they selected Jalon Walker with the 15th pick, James Pierce (26th), Xavier Watts (96th), and Billy Bowman Jr (118th) with four out of five picks. Smith ...

On the flip side, Filice does highlight the inherent upsides in picking defensive backs Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr.; both he feels are real value picks who could immediately contribute.

Perhaps rookie Billy Bowman Jr. can help there." It's disappointing that the Falcons could still have a significant hole on defense after the draft capital spent on defense. But it's not surprising.

edge James Pearce Jr. (pick No. 26), safety Xavier Watts (No. 96) and defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (No. 118). Atlanta believes all four players can be starters this season, assistant general ...

fourth round selection Billy Bowman, and seventh rounder Jack Nelson. Only first round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. remain unsigned. Watts is a ball-hawking, super savvy safety expected ...

Billy Bowman Jr. will also join them as another safety and will potentially back up either one. The Falcons have been looking to spice up their secondary and bringing in a player who can read ...

ExploreSchedule-makers were impressed enough to give Falcons five prime-time games They also added defensive backs Xavier Watts and Billy Bowman Jr. in the draft. Floyd, a former top 10 draft pick ...

Walker's received a four-year, $20.56 million deal. He joins third-round safety Xavier Watts, fourth-round defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. and seventh-round offensive tackle Jack Nelson in getting ...