Five-Star Running Back Recruit David Gabriel Georges Names Top Four Schools, Includes Tennessee

The 6'0, 205-pound running back is ranked as the No. 13 recruit in the 2027 class.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:56pm

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Tennessee football is one of the four schools remaining for top running back recruit David Gabriel Georges. The five-star prospect from Chattanooga, Tennessee, named the Vols, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Georgia as his top choices. Georges is ranked as the No. 10 overall recruit in the 2027 class and the No. 2 running back in the nation.

Why it matters

Landing a top-tier running back recruit like Georges would be a major boost for Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class, which is already ranked inside the top 15 nationally. The Vols' proximity to Georges' current home in Chattanooga could give them an advantage, though he will have plenty of other elite programs vying for his commitment.

The details

According to 247 Composite, David Gabriel Georges is a five-star recruit and the No. 10 overall prospect in the 2027 class. He is the No. 2 running back in the nation and the top recruit in the state of Tennessee. This past season, the 6'0, 205-pound back rushed for 1,605 yards and 25 touchdowns at Baylor School in Chattanooga, averaging 11.9 yards per carry.

  • Georges named his top four schools on April 14, 2026.

The players

David Gabriel Georges

A five-star running back recruit from Chattanooga, Tennessee, who is ranked as the No. 10 overall prospect and No. 2 running back in the 2027 class.

Tennessee football

One of the four schools remaining in the running to land the highly touted running back recruit David Gabriel Georges.

Ohio State

One of the four schools remaining in the running to land the highly touted running back recruit David Gabriel Georges.

Ole Miss

One of the four schools remaining in the running to land the highly touted running back recruit David Gabriel Georges.

Georgia

One of the four schools remaining in the running to land the highly touted running back recruit David Gabriel Georges.

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What they’re saying

“'Hard-driving running back with the quickness and power to emerge as the centerpiece of an offense for a College Football Playoff contender. Already owns ready-to-play bulk as he tips the scales at just over 205 pounds and uses that weight to his advantage as he sheds tackles and bounces off contact. Quick out the chute with his acceleration as he picks a lane and motors forwards. Reads blocks well, but can change course in the snap of a finger and get out of trouble.'”

— Andrew Ivins, 247 director of scouting

What’s next

Georges is expected to make his college commitment in the coming months, with Tennessee, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Georgia all vying for his signature.

The takeaway

David Gabriel Georges is one of the top running back recruits in the 2027 class, and Tennessee's inclusion in his top four schools is a major coup for the Volunteers' recruiting efforts. Landing a talent like Georges would be a significant boost to their 2027 class, which is already shaping up to be one of the best in the program's history.