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NFL combine results: Billy Bowman runs 40-yard dash

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Syndication: The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Sooners defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. (2) returns an interception during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tulane Green Wave at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024.

The NFL Scouting Combine is underway and three former Sooners represent OU. Linebacker Danny Stutsman, safety Billy Bowman and defensive end Ethan Downs are all in Indianapolis this week hoping to improve their draft stock.

Here is how all three have performed at the combine.

Danny Stutsman, linebacker

Stutsman is coming off a stellar senior season, totaling 109 tackles, eight tackles for loss and one sack in 2024. In his career, he totaled 376 tackles, 37 tackles and eight sacks. He’s currently projected as a second or third-round pick. Here’s how Stutsman tested at the combine.

  • 40-yard dash: 4.52s
  • 10-yard split: 1.55s
  • Vertical jump: 34”
  • Broad jump: NA
  • Three-cone: NA
  • 20-yard shuttle: NA
  • Bench press: NA

Ethan Downs, defensive end

Downs had a solid final season in Norman, totaling 29 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks. In his four years as a Sooners, he totaled 110 tackles, 33 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks. He is currently projected as a fifth, sixth or seventh-round pick. Here’s how Downs tested at the combine.

  • 40-yard dash: 4.69s 
  • 10-yard split: 1.62s
  • Vertical jump: 34”
  • Broad jump: 9’11”
  • Three-cone: 7.58s
  • 20-yard shuttle: 4.59s
  • Bench press: 32

Billy Bowman, safety

Bowman finished his career at OU as one of the most productive safeties in school history. Last season, he totaled 54 tackles, three pass deflections and two interceptions. For his career, he totaled 199 tackles, 14 pass deflections and 11 interceptions. Bowman is currently projected as a third or fourth-round pick. Here’s how Bowman tested.

  • 40-yard dash: 4.43s
  • 10-yard split: 1.52s
  • Vertical jump: 35.5”
  • Broad jump: 10’3”
  • Three-cone: NA
  • 20-yard shuttle: NA
  • Bench press: NA

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