The Georgia Bulldogs landed one of the biggest prizes of the 2027 recruiting class.
5-star running back Kemon Spell told Hayes Fawcett of Rivals.com on Monday that he is committing to Georgia over offers from Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami. Spell is the No. 1 running back and No. 7 overall player in the 2027 class, per 247Sports’ composite.
Spell took a visit to Georgia over the weekend, which seemed to push the Bulldogs over the top.
A 5’9″, 205-pound speedster out of McKeesport High School in Pennsylvania, Spell racked up 1,755 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns despite missing multiple games with injuries. He also starred as a kickoff and punt returner.
247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins described Spell as “a mix between a tank and a jackrabbit, which is an extremely difficult combination to tackle,” and went on to praise his ability to fight through contact.
“Not a true burner, but can hit the gas when a crease opens up. Frequently thrashes forward at the first sign of contact and almost always seems to be falling forward. … Fits the bill of a hard-nosed football player given the physicality he also flashes on defense while doubling as a cornerback,” Ivins wrote. “Must avoid setbacks, but projects as a potential impact player for a College Football Playoff contender that can move the chains while facing stacked boxes.”
Spell is the headliner of a 2027 Georgia recruiting class that also includes 4-star cornerback Donte Wright and 4-star offensive tackle Kelsey Adams. His arrival should help the Bulldogs maintain their status as perennial national championship contenders.