The Manning name is staying in the college football spotlight, and this time Arch Manning had a little something to say about a future Tennessee star.
During a recent question about his cousin, Marshall Manning, the Texas quarterback made sure to mention the Baylor School in Chattanooga’s standout backfield too. Marshall is the starting quarterback there, and Baylor has built a reputation as one of the top high school teams in Tennessee.
But the name that really jumped out was David Gabriel Georges, the 5-star running back who committed to Tennessee in July after choosing the Vols over Ohio State and other major programs. Manning didn’t miss the chance to compliment him.
“I’m fired up for (Marshall), he’s at a really good school. They’ve got a really good running back,” Manning said. “He looks yoked … what are they feeding those guys?”
Georges has clearly made an impression, and not just on Manning. The source material points to his highlights from Baylor School’s first game of the 2026 season as proof of why Tennessee fans should be paying attention.
Tennessee has had its share of standout backs over the years, with Alvin Kamara as the obvious headliner and Jaylen Wright and Dylan Sampson also making their way into the NFL with the Dolphins and Browns, respectively.
For 2026, the Vols’ lead back is Knoxville native DeSean Bishop. He ran for 1,076 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, and he heads into his third season on Rocky Top with a big workload ahead.
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