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Five-Star Running Back David Gabriel Georges Commits to Tennessee
7/24/2026, 12:39:29 PM
Core Event
Quebec native David Gabriel Georges, a five-star running back ranked No. 2 at his position in the Class of 2027, announced on a live CBS College Sports YouTube stream that he will join the University of Tennessee Volunteers. The commitment was made during a Wednesday ceremony in Chattanooga’s Baylor School, where Georges is a rising senior.
Background and Rankings
Georges entered the recruiting cycle as the No. 12 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite, the No. 2 running back, and the top-ranked player in Tennessee [Field Level Media]. He becomes the eighth five-star recruit secured by head coach Josh Heupel and the fourth highest-rated running back ever signed by the Volunteers, according to Rocky Top Talk. Prior visits included Tennessee on June 5, Ohio State on May 29, and Ole Miss on June 12 [Field Level Media].
Performance Statistics
At the Division II-AAA level, Georges logged 163 carries for 1,756 yards and 26 touchdowns in his most recent season, despite an ankle injury, and previously rushed 114 times for 1,103 yards and 14 touchdowns as a sophomore [Field Level Media]. In 2025 he recorded 161 carries for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns, averaging 157 yards per game [Rocky Top Talk]. He has been named the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football award winner for two consecutive years.
Official Reactions
Georges told 247Sports’ Tom Loy that the Volunteers “made it feel like home,” citing conversations with the strength and conditioning staff as a key factor [Field Level Media]. Heupel expressed a clear desire to have Georges on the roster, describing him as a potential “weapon” for the offense [Field Level Media]. The Athletic reported that Georges received a $6 million NIL package over three years, the most lucrative deal for a running back in the current NIL era [Field Level Media].
Implications for Tennessee’s Offense
With senior DeSean Bishop projected as the 2026 workhorse, Georges could assume a leading role as a freshman in 2027 if Bishop departs for the NFL. Coaches Javin Gordon, Daune Morris, and Justin Baker are expected to complement Georges, but the recruit’s size (6 ft, 210 lb), power, and field vision suggest he could become the centerpiece of an offense aiming for College Football Playoff contention.
