William Bowens was drafted No. 128 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft out of North Alabama. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #128
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1980
The pick
How William Bowens came off the board in 1980.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1980 classAround pick 128
Who came off the board on either side of William Bowens.
LSU
Washington
Colorado State
Oklahoma
North Alabama in the 1980 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
William Bowens in the 1980 NFL Draft
William Bowens is a Linebacker out of North Alabama selected No. 128 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. North Alabama has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was William Bowens drafted?
William Bowens was selected No. 128 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1980 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/william-bowens.
What college did William Bowens play for?
William Bowens played college football at North Alabama in the United Athletic Conference. See every North Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-alabama-lions.
How did William Bowens's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1980/william-bowens.