Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Troy Bowles committed to transfer to the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday. Bowles was a four-star recruit and the No. 6 linebacker in the class of 2023. Bowles is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles.
Bowles played sparingly with the Georgia Bulldogs, serving as more a reserve role. He only appeared in seven games for Georgia: five in 2023 (he got five tackles, including three against UT Martin), and two in 2024.
With CJ Allen’s emergence as an every down linebacker, along with Chris Cole and Raylen Wilson getting more playing time, Bowles announced his decision to transfer on Dec. 13.
He joins a group of SEC transfers committing to the maize and blue. Brothers TJ and Tevis Metcalf join the Wolverines from Arkansas, and Belleville, Michigan, native Damon Payne transferred from Alabama.
Bowles will have three more years of eligibility for the Wolverines and with his father’s expertise, he has a great football background.
Six Georgia defenders have entered the portal since the window opened. Out of those, three have yet to find a new destination. Cornerback Julian Humphrey transferred to Texas A&M, and Jamaal Jarrett committed to transfer to USC, following the Bear Alexander route.
This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Georgia transfer, son of NFL coach, commits to Michigan
