Michigan football adds transfer linebacker Troy Bowles from Georgia

Michigan football landed former Georgia linebacker Troy Bowles on Saturday. The redshirt sophomore transfer played in two games this season for the Bulldogs. Bowles was also on the radar of Florida State, Oklahoma State and more. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. 

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Transfer linebacker Troy Bowles commits to Michigan

Bowles is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles. His brother, Todd Bowles Jr., is a junior cornerback for Long Island University. Bowles is listed at 6-foot-0 and 204 pounds.

Bowles recorded five tackles as a freshman last season, and he was a four-star recruit coming out of the class of 2023. According to On3’s industry rankings, Bowles was a top 90 player in his class and ranked seventh among linebackers. 

Bowles is the sixth player to sign with Michigan in the transfer portal, joining wide receiver Donoven McCulley (Indiana), defensive back and brother duo TJ and Tevin Metcalf (Arkansas), offensive lineman Brady Norton (Cal Poly) and most recently defensive lineman Damon Payne (Alabama). 

The portal window is set to close on Dec. 28. The Wolverines are still in search of a veteran quarterback, and they have their eyes on top players at other positions as well.

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