Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman sign first NFL contracts

The Oklahoma Sooners had two players chosen in the 2025 NFL Draft. Linebacker Danny Stutsman was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (112th overall). 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 in the intense NFC South rivalry.

Both players signed their first NFL contracts on Friday. The Saints announced Stutsman's signing alongside five other rookies in their draft class. His contract is a four-year deal.

"In four seasons with the Sooners, Stutsman played in 47 career games with 37 starts and finished with 376 tackles,…