​The recruiting battle for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges has been fierce, and it’s nearing a conclusion.Gabriel Georges is one of the most sought-after prospects in the nation, ranked by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 10 player in the class of 2027, No. 2 running back and top prospect from Tennessee. His recruitment has narrowed to three finalists: Tennessee, Ohio State and Ole Miss.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe plays for Baylor School in Chattanooga, where as a junior he totaled 1,749 yards with 27 touchdowns.Gabriel Georges will announce his decision on July 22 at 5:30 p.m. ET.1 / 8Farragut’s Harrison Smith (1) tackles Oak Ridge’s Malik Howard (3) during a TSSAA high school football game between Farragut and Oak Ridge High School on Oct. 23, 2025.(Angelina Alcantar/USA TODAY Network)With Gabriel Georges set to announce his commitment soon, here’s where his recruitment stands:Gabriel Georges sat for an interview with On3’s Chris Low that published on July 13. He said that he still hasn’t made his mind up with his decision date fast approaching.”It’s hard. You feel this way, like you know, and then it’s sort of 50-50,” Gabriel Georges said. “People will say the 22nd of July is far off, but honestly for me, it’s pretty close.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLow confirmed that Tennessee has the largest NIL offer on the table in the range of $2 million per year for three years. He added that Ohio State’s offer is around $1 million annually.According to Gabriel Georges’ uncle, Jean Agenor, NIL won’t be the sole deciding factor.”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,” Agenor told Low. “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.”Steve Wiltfong, the vice president of recruiting for On3 and Rivals, appeared on the Rivals YouTube channel on July 14 and said that the majority of his sources are leaning toward the Vols landing Gabriel Georges, but he has not changed his prediction from Ohio State.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe noted Ohio State’s track record of competing for national championships and putting players in the NFL. The Buckeyes also offered a full scholarship to Gabriel George’s high school teammate and friend Jordan Darren Djila Tchuisseu, an unranked safety.In Tennessee’s favor, according to Wiltfong: a lucrative NIL offer and the ability to start immediately.“Again, the majority of sources feel like Tennessee is going to land David Gabriel Georges, but there are sources that believe he ultimately goes to Ohio State, and I think there’s confidence around both programs still with eight days to go,” said Wiltfong.Tom Loy, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, said there is “much more optimism coming fro