Tennessee football recruiting: 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges commits to Volunteers
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Key Points:
- Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges, a top player in the 2027 recruiting cycle, has committed to the University of Tennessee, choosing the Vols over Ole Miss and Ohio State.
- Georges, Tennessee's 18th verbal commit for 2027, is ranked as the No. 10 overall prospect and the second-best running back in his class, having rushed for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns last season at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Head coach Josh Heupel expects Georges to be an immediate impact player, especially with top returning rusher DeSean Bishop likely entering the NFL after this season.
- Georges, originally from Canada, received over 30 scholarship offers and was impressed by Tennessee's environment and coaching staff, including a visit where he met former Vols star Alvin Kamara.
- Scouts praise Georges for his vision, balance, and physical running style, comparing him to high-impact players and projecting him as a potential centerpiece for a national title-winning offense.
