Troy Bowles, the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, has committed to the Michigan football program after leaving SEC powerhouse Georgia. The linebacker, who has three years of eligibility left, made the announcement that he will play for Michigan and head coach Sherrone Moore next season, as reported by On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
Bowles’ move is notable for several reasons. Not only does he strengthen Michigan’s defense, but he also continues to develop under the influence of his father, Todd Bowles, the NFL coach of the Buccaneers.
Michigan is building for the future, already boasting the ninth-best recruiting class for the upcoming season, despite finishing the regular season 7-5 and securing a spot in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama. Bowles, ranked 15th nationally at his position as a transfer, was a four-star recruit out of Jesuit High School. He had attracted interest from programs such as Ohio State, North Carolina, Rutgers, and Oklahoma before ultimately committing to Georgia.
Despite early setbacks this season, including losses to Illinois, Washington, and Texas, Michigan rebounded with victories over Northwestern and Ohio State to qualify for a bowl game in Sherrone Moore’s first year as head coach.
Looking ahead, Michigan’s program appears poised for continued success, especially with the arrival of top quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood, who chose the Wolverines over LSU and head coach Brian Kelly.
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