Alabama Morning Drive: Elite LB Troy Bowles names top schools

The latest news and notes involving the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday morning.

Good morning, Alabama fans! Welcome back to another Tuesday edition of Alabama Morning Drive where we try to bring you the latest news and notes on the Alabama Crimson Tide!

One of the nation’s top linebackers for the class of 2023 has trimmed his list of schools down to eight and [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Tide made the cut. Troy Bowles, a four-star prospect from Tampa dropped his top eight on Monday. Joining Alabama inside Bowles’ top eight are Ohio State, Florida, Clemson, Georgia, Oklahoma, Rutgers, and Auburn.

Right now it appears that Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have the edge for the talented linebacker, but anything can happen before signing day.

Bowles is the son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles.

Let’s take a look at some of the other major storylines Alabama fans should be watching this Tuesday morning.