Tennessee football reportedly has blueprint to land five-star top priority David Gabriel Georges

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The Tennessee Volunteers have been all-in on local standout David Gabriel Georges for quite some time now. After all, the phenomenal athlete is right in the Volunteers’ backyard and remains Josh Heupel’s priority target.

There is no doubt that this recruitment will come down to the wire with Ohio State to secure the commitment of the highly touted running back. DGG is the top-rated player in Tennessee.

“Rivals’ Industry Rankings tag Gabriel Georges as the No. 9 prospect in the class, the No. 2 running back in the cycle, and the top player from the Volunteer State. The Quebec, Canada, native currently plays for Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN,” Rocky Top Insider’s Ric Butler wrote.

A major part of the recruitment process is the strength program. DGG is a gym rat, and that is important to him. During his visit to Tennessee, he spent significant time with new strength coordinator Derek Owings.

“Owings, who was a key part of Indiana’s national championship run last season (it probably doesn’t happen without him), is one of the top strength coaches in the nation. He’s one of the biggest weapons the Vols have in the battle against Ohio State for Gabriel Georges. And it’s certainly a big positive that Tennessee made sure to make time between photo shoots and fashion shows to show Gabriel Georges what he undoubtedly cares about the most during the visit,” A To Z Sports’ Zach Ragan wrote.

The blueprint for landing DGG has been outlined by his family. They are seeking a deal worth around three years so he is protected long-term.

“He’s expected to be in the $1 million range, shy of $2 million,” On3’s Pete Nakos wrote. “It will be a multi-year deal, that’s something the family has talked about. The family is very clear that it wants a multi-year deal, so they have a roadmap for his entire career.”

This is huge news, as Tennessee knows DGG would be a major part of the offense throughout his entire career. It also speaks to the character of Gabriel Georges, as once he commits, he is expected to stay put.

This is significant for the Volunteers, as they should be taking full advantage of a player who wants to spend his entire career at one program. The blueprint is right there for Tennessee—it is now all about executing it.

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