Top 2027 running back David Gabriel Georges just dropped a bomb, stating he hasn’t made up his mind yet for his commitment announcement this Wednesday, July 22, 2026. He’s literally still 50/50 on where he’s headed, which is wild considering everything we’ve heard, especially from the Volunteer State.
The Recruiting Battle: Buckeye Ties vs. Vol Visits
Georges is Canadian originally, but he’s playing high school ball down in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which means Tennessee sees him as an in-state advantage. So, of course, everyone’s checking in with the Knoxville News Sentinel to get the local scoop.
Ryan Callahan, the 247Sports Tennessee recruiting reporter, pointed out that Gabriel Georges actually has family members who are Ohio State fans. That’s a huge potential edge for the Buckeyes, making it a familiar program for him. On the flip side, the kid has visited Tennessee a staggering seven times, which is more than any other school. Callahan told the Clarion Ledger that it’s “sounded from the start like Tennessee and Ohio State were going to be two of the teams to beat throughout the process since the very early stages of his recruitment.”
Garrick Hodge, an Ohio State recruiting reporter for 247Sports, highlighted Buckeyes running backs coach Carlos Locklyn as a major factor. Locklyn has built one of the strongest relationships with Gabriel Georges, even traveling to Canada to meet his family. Hodge said that “Ohio State’s really always kind of been the leader in the race, and then Tennessee kind of charged this summer when they hosted him on an official visit.” So it’s been a back-and-forth battle, for real.
“Pretty Close”: The NIL Offers and Georges’ Own Words
Last week, in an interview with Chris Low of On3, Gabriel Georges himself squashed a rumor. His uncle, Steve Wiltfong, had claimed he’d already decided. Georges refuted that, flat out saying he has yet to make up his mind. “It’s hard. You feel this way, like you know, and then it’s sort of 50-50,” Gabriel Georges remarked. He added, “People will say the 22nd of July is far off, but honestly, for me, it’s pretty close.” Talk about high stakes right down to the wire.
And then there’s the NIL game. Low confirmed Tennessee has the biggest offer on the table: a massive $2 million per year for three years. Ohio State’s offer is around $1 million annually. But here’s the kicker: Gabriel Georges’ uncle, Jean Agenor, claims NIL won’t be the deciding factor. Agenor told Low, “We understand there is an opportunity for him to get ahead in life because of NIL and the opportunities he’ll get, but that’s not the main thing.” He stressed, “That’s never been the main thing. We played the long game to benefit him so he can basically maximize his earning potential, but that was just a good business strategy. We want him to get that second NFL contract.”
So, despite a $2 million yearly offer from Tennessee and a clear recruiting battle, Gabriel Georges is still truly 50/50. Everyone is on pins and needles waiting for Wednesday.
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