Just when you think we can’t get another update about Ohio State priority running back target David Gabriel Georges, we decided to head on down to a reputable place in Tennessee to see where things stand in enemy territory. Lest anyone forget, Gabriel Georges is originally from Canada, but playing his high school ball in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Hence, with the recruitment seemingly down to the Buckeyes and Vols, he can be considered an in-state advantage for Tennessee.
So, why not check in with the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, to get its perspective on how those in the Volunteer State see things at the moment, just three days away from his commitment announcement this Wednesday. Here’s where things stand, according to information obtained by Emmett Siegel. Some of it is clearly older information, but it’s interesting to see how confident things are for one of the top running backs and players in the 2027 class.
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Wiltfong has stated that most of his sources have Gabriel Georges leaning towards the Vols, but he still thinks the nation’s No. 2 ranked running back, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, will ultimately still end up where he logged his prediction, in Columbus wearing the scarlet and gray. He believes Ohio State’s track record of sending players to the NFL and competing for national championships, and the fact that OSU offered a full scholarship to Gabriel Georges’ teammate and friend Jordan Darren Djila Tchuisseu, an unranked safety.
However, Tennessee has a more lucrative NIL offer on the table, and Gabriel Georges may have the chance to start right away in Knoxville, something that probably won’t happen in Columbus.
“Again, the majority of sources feel like Tennessee is going to land David Gabriel Georges, but there are sources that believe he ultimately goes to Ohio State, and I think there’s confidence around both programs still with eight days to go,” said Wiltfong.
Tennessee has closed the gap; it’s just a matter of whether it has eclipsed Ohio State
Tom Loy, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, has gone on the record as saying there is “much more optimism coming from Tennessee than ever before.” He acknowledged that Ohio State has been the heavy lean for a while, but Tennessee is closing hard and might end up closing the deal.
How and where to watch the Gabriel Georges commitment announcement
David Gabriel Georges will announce his commitment on Wednesday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. ET. It’ll be streamed live on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube channel. We’ll have his decision as soon as it is available here on Buckeyes Wire.
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