'I would say Ohio State, Tennessee, Georgia, Miami, Texas, and Oregon are standing out a lot' – elite 2027 prospect dishes latest on recruitment

David Gabriel-Georges is taking a calculated approach when choosing his future home.

“I would say the academics will be really important for me and my family,” he said. “The relationship with the coaches and the way they use their running backs is something I’ll factor in. For example, some schools use the running backs in the passing game, which gets him more open. I also like to see the value and energy there.”

Right now, there are three schools sticking out to the 2027 four-star – staying in touch with him consistently and telling him a lot of what he wants to hear.

“Tennessee, Ohio State, and Georgia are making a lot of effort with me,” he said. “That’s something I’ve seen and really like– building a great relationship and having good communication.”

David Gabriel-George has rapidly gained national attention for his explosive athleticism.

The rising junior has a tough-nose running style which pairs nicely with his ability to erase defenders in open space with either a juke or power. Despite playing high school football north of the border, Gabriel-Georges has proven he belongs among the best in the United States with a breakout sophomore season.

With former teammate and current Ole Miss Rebel, Shekai Mills-Knight, limited due to injury, Gabriel-Georges took over for the Raiders. In 2024, he ran for 1,103 yards on 114 carries with 14 touchdowns in 10 games en route to being named Tennessee’s Mr. Football in Division II-AAA.

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing David Gabriel-Georges in person. It’s a spectacle, to say the least.

He is the kind of runner who turns routine plays into highlights. His vision is already trending towards elite – finding cutback lanes, showing patience, accelerating through traffic, and possesses the short space quickness to change direction without losing speed.

In the four games I have seen him play in, defenders rarely get a clean shot on him. Whether he’s juking a linebacker at the point of attack or turning the corner, Gabriel-Georges has a natural ability to create yards after contact and break games wide open.

Rivals ranks Gabriel-Georges as the No. 30 overall prospect in the 2027 class. He is also listed as the 3rd-ranked running back in the country and Tennessee’s No. 1 recruit.