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On Thursday, Leeds High School offensive lineman Gavin Bowlin announced his commitment to Troy University.

The Trojans landed the 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pound offensive tackle from Leeds over a slew of other offers, including offers from a number of Power 5 schools. Bowlin committed to Troy over offers from schools like West Virginia, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Pittsburgh and more.

Bowlin is ranked as a three-star prospect by both 247Sports and On3 Recruiting. Bowlin recently earned Offensive Line MVP honors at the You Are Athlete Birmingham Football Camp. He was also invited to attend the All-American Showcase in Houston, Texas later this summer.

Bowlin joins an ever-growing Class of 2025 which also includes Pell City cornerback Jamari Johnson, Niceville (Fla.) safety Jon Bocchino, Miami (Fla.) receiver Darius Johnson, Spain Park running back Dakari Shanks, Excel defensive end Reggis Shamberger, McKenzie receiver Jah’Marren Jackson, Central-Phenix City outside linebacker Makel Green, Powder Springs (Ga.) offensive lineman Paul Bowling, Hoover defensive tackle PaLanding Drammeh, Carmel, Indiana, defensive end Uchenyo Ojata and Paducah, Ky., quarterback Jack James.

Troy Football 2025 Recruiting Class Commitments
– Gavin Bowlin, OT, 6-6, 300 lbs. (Leeds, Ala.)
– Jamari Johnson, CB, 6-0, 170 lbs. (Pell City, Ala.)
– Jon Bocchino, S, 6-1, 191 lbs. (Niceville, Fla.)
– Darius Johnson, WR, 5-10, 150 lbs. (Miami, Fla.)
– Dakari Shanks, RB, 5-10, 190 lbs. (Spain Park, Ala.)
– Reggis Shamberger, DE, 6-5, 280 lbs. (Excel, Ala.)
– Jah’Marren Jackson, WR, 6-5, 182 lbs. (McKenzie, Ala.)
– Makel Green, EDGE, 6-3, 230 lbs. (Phenix City, Ala.)
– Paul Bowling, OT, 6-4, 285 lbs. (Powder Springs, Ga.)
– PaLanding Drammeh, DT, 6-2, 285 lbs. (Hoover, Ala.)
– Uchenyo OJata, EDGE, 6-4, 200 lbs. (Carmel, Ind.)
– Jack James, QB, 6-0, 195 lbs. (Paducah, Ky.)