Paul Bowling is a three-star recruit from Marietta, GA, out of McEachern (No. 1,971 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Florida State's 8 games this season.
Where Bowling comes from
- Marietta, GA
- McEachern
- McEachern is about 250 miles from Doak Campbell Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,971 in the 2025 class; signed with Troy.
Where Bowling fits
Florida State lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
Florida State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 17th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Florida State is 3-5. Next: at Boston College, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From McEachern
Also from Marietta, GA
Arrived at Florida State from Troy.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Florida State -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 17th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Florida State has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Menelik Watson went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Florida State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalTroy to Florida State
- 2025 Troy ParkerYear 1 · Games –
- High school McEachernPowder Springs, GA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,971 in the 2025 class. Signed with Troy.Also from McEachern: Kaleb Webb (Maryland), Daniel James (Cincinnati), Darryl Rivers (Tennessee) and 7 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Troy to Florida State, Jan 7, 2026.
2025
- Signed with TroyThree-star, out of McEachern
2026
- Transferred to Florida Statefrom Troy
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Gerad Parker and Mike Norvell.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Florida State
