Tennessee’s pursuit of David Gabriel Georges is getting closer to the finish line, and the five-star running back has already given fans something to talk about before he makes his choice.
Gabriel-Georges, a 2027 prospect from Canada who plays high school football for Baylor in Tennessee, is expected to announce his commitment soon. When he does, his decision will come down to three schools: Tennessee, Ohio State, and Ole Miss.
The Volunteers have been in the mix for one of the country’s most electric young backs for a while, and Gabriel-Georges has the résumé to match the attention. He finished last season as the clear No. 1 player in Tennessee and earned Mr.
Football honors in the state, standing out even in a division packed with strong talent. He also capped it off by being named MaxPreps’ national Player of the Year.
Before the commitment arrives, though, Gabriel-Georges made a different kind of announcement. He posted a haircut update that quickly caught fire online, writing, “little change before commitment day 💇🏽♂️ pic.twitter.com/vmL8UecsoA”
The post had nothing to do with recruiting, but Tennessee fans still treated it like news. One of them, @VOLBOYx on X, jumped in with a blunt message: "Please, for the love of god commit to Tennessee."
That kind of reaction tells you where the Vols stand in this race. Tennessee is clearly pushing hard, but Gabriel-Georges also has strong ties to Ohio State and Ole Miss, and this one looks like it could go down to the wire.
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