Jim Bowman was drafted No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #52
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1985
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 912th at Central Michigan
The pick
How Jim Bowman came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 912th among Central Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 19894 years after the draft
Around pick 52
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Bowman.
Vanderbilt
Wisconsin
Iowa
Houston
Central Michigan in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Central Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Bowman in the 1985 NFL Draft
Jim Bowman is a Defensive back out of Central Michigan selected No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Central Michigan has produced 26 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 Jim Bowman drafted?
Jim Bowman was selected No. 52 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jim-bowman.
What college did Jim Bowman play for?
Jim Bowman played college football at Central Michigan in the MAC. See every Central Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-michigan-chippewas.
How did Jim Bowman's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/jim-bowman.