David Gabriel Georges, a five-star running back prospect, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee on July 22, selecting the Volunteers over Ohio State and Ole Miss. The decision marks a major recruiting win for the Vols as they outbid the Buckeyes and the Rebels for the nation's No. 10 overall recruit.
Ranked as the second-best running back in the 2027 class by 247Sports, Georges brings a rare combination of size, speed and vision to the Tennessee backfield. His rise from Canada to a boarding school in Chattanooga has been closely watched by analysts and fans alike.
Recruiting ripple effects
Ohio State entered the cycle without a 2027 running back pledge, but the program remains active with commitments from several elite prospects in the 2026 and 2028 classes. Freshman Legend Bey flipped from Tennessee to the Buckeyes after a verbal agreement was released in December 2025, illustrating the fluid nature of modern recruiting.
The Buckeyes also secured a verbal commitment from four-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall in June 2025. A Tampa native who starred at Blake High School, Newman-Hall chose Ohio State over a handful of other programs, underscoring the continued appeal of the SEC rival's pipeline.