Elite Tennessee commit David Gabriel Georges is now signed on with Adidas.
The 5-star running back announced the move Monday through Instagram, adding another layer to a connection that already existed through his commitment to Tennessee. Georges pledged to the Volunteers on July 22, and Tennessee’s 10-year partnership with Adidas began in July as well, lining up the school and the prospect with the same brand at almost the same moment.
Georges revealed the news in a video posted on Instagram. Offball had recently done a “yes or no” Q&A with him after a game, and the clip ended with a direct question about whether he was signing with Adidas. Georges said yes, and then followed that confirmation by posting it on Monday morning.
The Chattanooga product is headed to Knoxville next year after Tennessee beat out SEC rival Ole Miss and Big Ten heavyweight Ohio State for his commitment. The Volunteers now have their future backfield piece tied not only to the program, but also to the apparel company that has a long-term relationship with Tennessee.
At 6-foot and 210 pounds, Georges stars at Baylor School in Chattanooga and sits near the top of the national board for the Class of 2027. According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, he is the No. 9 overall prospect in the class, the top player in Tennessee and the second-ranked running back overall.
While Tennessee looks ahead to adding Georges in 2027, the program is also focused on the 2026 season.
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