Justin Bowers
1940 · Round 13 · Pick 116 · T · Detroit Lions
Justin Bowers played T at Oklahoma and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in round 13, pick 116, of the 1940 draft. Note: there is no Wikipedia article on him. Pro Football Reference has no player page for him. This bio covers his draft record plus SoonerStats roster data. SoonerStats lists him on OU's roster for 1938 SO T, 1939 JR T. His listed size in 1939 was 6-3, 212 lb. It gives his hometown as Waukegan, IL. The Daily Oklahoman's December 10, 1939 draft story (NewsBank page 47) lists: "Detroit Lions—Justin Bowers, Oklahoma, tackle."
Sources
https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://soonerstats.com/football/players/details.cfm?playerid=152 | The Daily Oklahoman, December 10, 1939, NewsBank page 47 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)