Tennessee Lands Five-Star RB David Gabriel Georges, Beats Ohio State

Five‑star running back David Gabriel Georges, ranked No. 10 overall and No. 2 at his position in the 2027 class, committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, turning down offers from Ohio State and Ole Miss. Georges, a Canadian prospect who played high school football at Baylor School in Chattanooga, amassed 1,749 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns over two seasons.

Tennessee reportedly presented a NIL package valued at about $6 million across three seasons, a record offer for a high‑school player. The commitment, announced in late July 2026, is viewed as a major recruiting win for head coach Josh Heupel and a setback for Ohio State’s recruiting board, which had prioritized Georges for years.

The decision has sparked extensive discussion among fans of both programs on social media, highlighting the growing impact of NIL deals on college‑football recruiting.