As we continue through the offseason, Roll Tide Wire has decided to bring fans a quick snapshot of each scholarship player listed on Alabama’s 2020 football roster.
Each day, we’ll release two player profiles giving fans a glimpse into the players who will be available this upcoming season. Whether that’s size, classification, hometowns or recruiting rankings coming out of high school, we’ve got you covered.
Also included in each article is a quick recap letting you know what to expect from that player for the upcoming 2020 season and beyond.
Next up on the list is redshirt freshman offensive lineman Tanner Bowles out of Glasgow (Kent.).
Tanner Bowles, Offensive Line
Height: 6-5 / Weight: 280
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Hometown: Glasgow (Kent.)
High School: Glasgow High School
HS ranking (247Sports): 4-star / No. 290 overall / No. 19 OG / No. 6 KY
HS ranking (Rivals): 3-star / N/A overall / No. 66 OT / No. 10 KY
Analysis: As expected, Tanner Bowles didn’t receive a lot of playing time during his first season in Tuscaloosa. He did play on the field goal team against New Mexico State, but other than that, it was a typical redshirt year.
At 6-foot-5, 280 pounds, Bowles has length but lacks the necessary size to hold up against SEC defensive linemen. If he could get to the 290-plus pound range (and preferably 300-plus), that would help him tremendously as he continues to compete for a spot at guard and tackle.
Versatility is a key component to Bowles’ game, as he could arguably play all five spots along the offensive line, and he does have the frame to carry a lot more weight as he continues to work through Alabama’s strength and conditioning program.
Expect Bowles to continue to work in a rotational role during Year 2 with the hope that 2021 will be an important season.
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