Alabama offers On3's top linebacker Troy Bowles

Alabama has entered the mix for Tampa Jesuit four-star linebacker and top-100 recruit Troy Bowles, who is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.

Nick Saban offered Troy Bowles a scholarship Saturday during a recruiting visit to Alabama.

After a great talk with Coach Saban I am EXTREMELY blessed to receive an offer from the University of Alabama🐘 @Andrew_Ivins @ChadSimmons_ @JesuitTigers_FB @TeamTampa813 @BAMACoachG pic.twitter.com/TY3aYtC4wV

— Troy Bowles🧟‍♂️ ²³ (@TroyBowles23) March 5, 2022

On3 rates Bowles as the No. 63 overall recruit and the No. 1 linebacker in the 2023 On300 ranking. The On3 Consensus – a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies – has Bowles as the No. 49 overall player and No. 2 linebacker in the 2023 cycle.

“Troy Bowles has instincts and awareness in spades and the feel for making plays on the ball. His versatility in the run game and coverage sets him apart from many peers at the position,” On3 National Recruiting Analyst Gerry Hamilton said a few months ago.

Alabama has two commits in its 2023 recruiting class: Florence (Ala.) five-star cornerback Jahlil Hurley and Venice (Fla.) four-star cornerback Elliot Washington.

Hurley is also in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, which is a jam-packed day for the Crimson Tide. Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson Five-Star Plus+ cornerback Cormani McClain, Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll five-star EDGE Nyckoles Harbor, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson five-star safety Tony Mitchell and Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson defensive lineman Peter Woods are among the other prospects visiting the school this weekend.