Tennessee is counting on elite production in their future backfield, and David Gabriel Georges is proving he will be impossible to keep off the field once he arrives in Knoxville. The Canadian-born prospect has become one of the most talked-about players in the 2027 class after another eye-catching performance.
This moment also gave college football fans another reason to keep tabs on the Volunteers’ future star.
David Gabriel Georges’ Wild Run Sends CFB Fans into a Frenzy
Tennessee commit Georges delivered a performance that matched the hype surrounding him, helping Baylor School defeat Brentwood Academy 38-20 in the TSSAA season opener on ESPN2.
The 6-foot, 210-pound running back finished with 250 all-purpose yards and scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Still, one play from the opening possession became the moment that had college football fans talking.
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Georges took a handoff through the middle and picked up 8 yards before a defender hit him. The contact sent him into a complete flip, yet he landed on his feet and kept moving. His balance, control, and ability to stay upright turned an ordinary run into a highlight that started circulating on social media.
The play also fits the profile that has made Georges one of the country’s most coveted prospects. He moved from Quebec, Canada, to Tennessee in 2024 and now plays for Baylor School in Chattanooga. At 6 feet and 210 pounds, he combines a powerful frame with a reported 4.38-second 40-yard dash.
This combination has already pushed expectations high.
One X user looked ahead to his potential beyond college, writing, “If he stays healthy, DGG’s a future top-10 pick.”
if he stays healthy, DGG’s a future top-10 pick https://t.co/XVGhCAMLmF
— 𝕝𝕠𝕔𝕜🏁 (@vvlockdown) August 21, 2026
Clay Travis offered an even stronger evaluation of the Tennessee commit, writing, “If David Gabriel Georges, five star running back for Baylor, isn’t the consensus number one player in high school football they should stop ranking players. He’s an absolute freak. Would start for many power conference teams this year.”
If David Gabriel Georges, five star running back for Baylor, isn’t the consensus number one player in high school football they should stop ranking players. He’s an absolute freak. Would start for many power conference teams this year.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) August 21, 2026
Recruiting analyst Hayes Fawcett kept his assessment simple after seeing the performance, writing, “David Gabriel Georges is a monster.”
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Another fan reacted to the highlight with similar disbelief, posting, “OMG Tennessee’s 5-star RB commit David Gabriel Georges is actually INSANE.”
OMG Tennessee’s 5-star RB commit David Gabriel Georges is actually INSANE pic.twitter.com/rwdIpIEZO9
— gmannVOLS (@gmannVOLS) August 21, 2026
The attention also centered on Georges’ movement skills. One11 Recruiting wrote, “David Gabriel Georges looks like he is playing a video game in real life. Unreal body control and agility. He is worth every bit of the $6M he’s getting from Tennessee.”
David Gabriel Georges looks like he is playing a video game in real life.
Unreal body control and agility.
He is worth every bit of the $6M he’s getting from Tennessee. pic.twitter.com/DrUCM5yAqP
— One11 Recruiting (@One11Recruiting) August 21, 2026
His rise has also carried significance because of his Canadian roots. One X user wrote, “I never would imagine a Canadian would ever be a 5-star recruit, but David Gabriel Georges is gonna be my favorite player in college next year. That’s every NCAA football superstar mode I ever played back in the day when the mode was fun. Damn Vols…”
Georges’ speed, vision, tackle-breaking ability, receiving skills, and pass protection give Tennessee a potential three-down back once he reaches Knoxville.
