LOOK: Kirby Smart visits multiple Georgia commits
Georgia continues its national championship chase on Dec. 31 against Ohio State in the Peach Bowl. Until then, head coach Kirby Smart and his staff are working hard on the recruiting trail.
They recently made a visit to Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit four-star linebacker Troy Bowles and Santa Rosa Beach (Fla.) South Walton four-star tight end Peace Spurlin. Both are committed to the Bulldogs.
Bowles is the No. 75 overall prospect and No. 6 linebacker in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. Co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann joined Smart in his trip to see the No. 15 player in Florida.
Meanwhile, Spurlin is the No. 105 overall prospect and No. 3 tight end in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus. The No. 25 player in Florida hosted both Smart and tight ends coach Todd Hartley.
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Georgia’s 2023 recruiting class is currently No. 2 in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings and No. 2 in the SEC. The Bulldogs’ group contains 23 commits and is led by Saint Louis (Mo.) five-star EDGE Samuel M’Pemba, the No. 29 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus.
Troy Bowles and Pearce Spurlin On3 Scouting Summaries
The following are the On3 Scouting Summaries for Troy Bowles and Pearce Spurlin:
Bowles: “Box linebacker that has the ability to key and diagnose as good as anyone in the country. Son of NFL coach Todd Bowles. Jumped a 5’06” high jump in 2022 and ran 11.73 in the 100m in 2021. Striker that sees the field extremely well and triggers to the ball quickly. Instinctive player that will lay the wood consistently. Plays faster than a watch will have him in the 40 or on the track.
“More of a box player that can thump and be disruptive in the run game. Lacks size and stature for the position, measuring around 6-feet, 205 pounds going into his senior season. Has some hip stiffness and will need to prove his overall ability to play sideline to sideline at the next level. With his physicality and field awareness he has a high floor and will always be around the football.”
Spurlin: “Lengthy tight end with twitch and a wide catch radius. Measured over 6-foot-5 and around 230 pounds with a 33.75-inch arm. Ultra productive offensive weapon that totaled 74 catches for 1,404 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior. Wins at the catch point with body control and explosiveness. Has a knack for bursting through arm tackles and getting upfield in a hurry. A willing blocker that looks to finish, just needs to continue adding play strength to become more productive in that role.
“Also plays basketball. Has a leaner build with plenty of room for growth – has added close to 30 pounds between his sophomore and senior years. Has the chance to be productive early on at the next level. Can become a complete tight end once he physically develops and becomes a greater force as a blocker in the run game.”