Nation's No. 2 LB Troy Bowles commits to Georgia

Four-star linebacker Troy Bowles of Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit High announced his commitment to Georgia Saturday afternoon.

The 6-foot-1, 205 pounder chose the Bulldogs over Oklahoma and Ohio State.

Bowles on why he chose Georgia

“The development and NFL production definitely stood out,” Bowles said. “The supporting staff on and off the field they have as far as academics and football wise.”

Relationships won out for Troy Bowles

“I have a very good relationship with the staff,” Bowles said. “I’m closest with coach Schu because that’s my position coach, and he’s been recruiting me this whole time. He’s always been honest with me, that’s why I respect him so much and he really understands his players.

Bowles joins Georgia’s No. 7 class in the 2023 team rankings alongside A.J. Harris, Raylen Wilson, and others.

Troy Bowles Scouting Summary

“Box linebacker that has the ability to key and diagnose as well as anyone in the country,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “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. With his physicality and field awareness he has a high floor and will always be around the football.”

Bowles ranks as the No. 57 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No. 2 linebacker and the No.14 player in the state of Florida.