Ohio State missed out on top target RB David Gabriel Georges earlier this week when he committed to Tennessee. Now, one quote points toward Columbus maybe not being a fit for the five-star running back.
Ohio State Buckeyes recruiting took a hit when 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges committed to Tennessee on Wednesday, and the fallout from the decision continues to reveal layers about why the top-10 prospect chose the Volunteers over Ohio State football. The Buckeyes invested years of recruiting focus into Gabriel Georges as their guy at the position in the class of 2027, passing on running backs in both the 2026 and 2027 cycles with the hopes he would land in Columbus. That gamble didn’t pay off, and now a quote from a source familiar with the situation adds a new wrinkle to the story.
Gabriel Georges’ reported feelings about Ohio State raise questions
The quote in question from Chattanooga Times, attributed to a source familiar with the situation rather than Gabriel Georges directly, suggested the 5-star back viewed the Ohio State program as something of a chore.
“David loves the game, but at Ohio State, it felt more like football was a chore he had to do, not something he gets to enjoy playing,” the source said…