Overview
- Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges announced his verbal commitment to Tennessee during a televised CBS Sports ceremony on Wednesday.
- Georges is a top-10 national prospect and the No. 2 running back in the 2027 class who played at Baylor School in Chattanooga and produced dominant prep seasons.
- Recruiting insiders reported Tennessee secured the pledge with a large, multiyear NIL offer that multiple outlets valued in the multimillion-dollar range, though exact contract terms have not been publicly disclosed.
- Ohio State and Ole Miss were finalists in the race, with coverage reporting Ohio State pursued NIL help from external partners and offered incentives tied to teammates before Georges chose Tennessee.
- Tennessee’s commitment immediately elevates its 2027 recruiting class ranking, gives Josh Heupel a likely instant-impact back, and forces Ohio State to pivot on its running back plans for the class.