Ohio State has spent a lot of time chasing David Gabriel Georges, and the Buckeyes are treating the 2027 running back as the centerpiece of their class. They have poured major resources into his recruitment, to the point that there really isn’t a clear fallback plan if he ends up elsewhere.
That’s why his latest comments are going to make Buckeye fans a little nervous.
Speaking with On3, Gabriel Georges said he still hasn’t locked in his college decision, even with his announcement set for July 22.
"It’s hard. You feel this way, like you know, and then it’s sort of 50-50. People will say the 22nd of July is far off, but honestly for me, it’s pretty close."
For Ohio State, that kind of uncertainty is not exactly comforting. The Buckeyes are in the mix with Tennessee and Ole Miss, and they know the Volunteers are pushing a massive NIL offer.
Ohio State, though, is not planning to chase that kind of money. The staff believes it has enough to sell beyond NIL, and it has stayed firm in that approach.
Even with the hesitation, Ohio State still believes it can win this battle.
The pitch is straightforward: the Buckeyes have a strong track record with running backs, even under Ryan Day. TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, and J.K.
Dobbins all fit that bill. Now there’s also Arthur Smith stepping in as the new offensive coordinator, which should make the run game even more central moving forward.
That matters for a player like Gabriel Georges, who would walk into a situation with plenty of room to produce and plenty of chances to prove himself to NFL teams. Ohio State sees itself as the kind of place that can help him get there, and that’s the heart of the sales job. The national championship angle is part of it too.
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