David Gabriel Georges keeps making the kind of plays that turn a routine snap into a highlight reel, and Friday was another reminder of why Tennessee fans are so excited about the five-star running back.
The Tennessee commit, who is set to move from Chattanooga to Knoxville, was again a force for The Baylor School, with his night capped by an 80-yard catch-and-score. It wasn’t just the distance that stood out. It was how little effort it seemed to take once the ball was in his hands.
A simple screen quickly became a sprint to the end zone, and Georges did the rest. He caught the pass, got upfield and slipped past defenders who kept closing in but never quite got there. The finish was smooth, almost unfair, the kind of play that makes a defense look stuck in place.
“80 YARDS TO THE HOUSE😤
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- Rivals High School (@RivalsHS) September 19, 2026”
That’s the kind of burst Tennessee is getting used to seeing from the No. 2 running back in the country. Georges has already shown he can break long touchdowns, and Friday’s score was another example of how dangerous he is once he finds space.
For the Vols, the excitement isn’t just about what Georges does now. It’s about what he’s expected to bring once he gets to campus. He’s projected to make an immediate impact, and if DeSean Bishop is back for another season, Tennessee could have a bruising one-two punch in the backfield for Faizon Brandon.
Bishop is coming off a career-high 147 rushing yards against Georgia Tech, and more of that production is expected in Week 3 against Kennesaw State. Then comes the bigger test: No. 1 Texas visiting Neyland Stadium in Week 4.
Georges will have that matchup on his radar, knowing the SEC stage is waiting for him soon enough. Tennessee had to battle plenty of heavy hitters, including Ohio State, to land him, and plays like this latest 80-yard touchdown only keep building the buzz around what he can become.
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