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Tennessee Vols land 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Chris Harris , WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
What This Story Is About Tennessee Vols get highly-rated football recruit. Why It Matters One of the top high school running backs stays in-state to play for Tennessee. What Happens Next David Gabriel Georges will play in his senior season at the Baylor School in Chattanooga. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WS...
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Key takeaway 2 running back in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to play for Tennessee.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The commitment of David Gabriel Georges to the Tennessee Vols is a significant win for the program, particularly given his decision to stay in-state. As one of the top high school running backs in the country, Georges' choice to play for the Vols over out-of-state powerhouses like Ohio State and Ole Miss is a testament to the strength of Tennessee's football tradition. Georges' senior season at the Baylor School in Chattanooga will likely be closely watched by Vols fans, who are eager to see him take the field in Knoxville. The fact that Georges led his school to a state championship last season, with impressive statistics to boot, suggests that he has the potential to make an immediate impact on the Vols' roster. His in-state recruitment is also a boon for local football fans, who will be able to follow his career from high school to college without having to look far from home.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? What This Story Is About Tennessee Vols get highly-rated football recruit. Why It Matters One of the top high school running backs stays in-state to play for Tennessee. What Happens Next David Gabriel Georges will play in his senior season at the Baylor School in Chattanooga. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WS...
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