Georgia just landed a major piece for its future backfield-and it’s a big one.
Five-star running back Kemon Spell, the top-rated RB in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to the Bulldogs on Monday, choosing Georgia over a long list of national powerhouses including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Miami. This is a huge recruiting win for Kirby Smart and his staff, and it signals that Georgia’s pipeline of elite running back talent is alive and well.
Spell, a 5-foot-9, 205-pound bruiser out of McKeesport High School in Pennsylvania, is widely considered the No. 1 running back in the 2027 cycle and ranks as the No. 7 overall player in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. His combination of power, vision, and burst has made him a nightmare for opposing defenses-and a priority target for nearly every major program in the country.
What makes Spell stand out isn’t just the rankings-though being the consensus top back in the class certainly doesn’t hurt. It’s how he plays.
He’s got the kind of compact build that allows him to absorb contact without losing balance, and he runs with a low center of gravity that makes him tough to bring down on first contact. Add in his ability to accelerate through the hole and hit top speed in a flash, and it’s easy to see why Georgia pushed so hard to land him.
Spell was in Athens over the weekend for a visit, and clearly, the trip made an impression. With one more season of high school ball ahead of him, there’s still time for his game to evolve-but Georgia fans have every reason to be excited.
This is a back who fits the mold of the great Bulldog runners who came before him. Think Nick Chubb’s power, D’Andre Swift’s agility, and a little bit of Sony Michel’s versatility.
Spell brings a modern skill set to a program that knows exactly how to develop elite running backs.
With Spell’s commitment, Georgia now has six pledges in its 2027 recruiting class, which currently ranks No. 6 nationally. That’s an impressive early haul, and adding the top RB in the country only strengthens the foundation. For a program that prides itself on physicality and controlling the line of scrimmage, getting a player like Spell is more than just a recruiting win-it’s a statement.
The Bulldogs are building for the future, and Kemon Spell looks like a cornerstone.