Elite LB Troy Bowles names final 3, sets commitment date

Four-star linebacker Troy Bowles of Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit High has narrowed his list to three schools— Georgia, Ohio State, and Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-1, 205 pounder also tells On3 that he will announce his college decision on July 16th.

Bowles said this about each school in a past interview.

Georgia

“Coach Schumann and the whole coaching staff are cool people and coach Smart and everyone there always keeps it real with me.”

Ohio State

“Ohio State has been on me heavy,” Bowles said. “Even after the departure of coach Washington, I kept in good contact and have a good relationship with them.”

Oklahoma

“Coach Venables and I have a very good relationship and he’s always been honest with me,” Bowles said. “I have a lot of respect for him, and the fans are crazy. I love it.”

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. 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.”

Troy 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. 13 player in the state of Florida.