said his uncle, Jean Agenor, to On<\/a>3. \u201cWe had our meeting last week.\u201d<\/p>\nAgenor went in depth on what Gabriel Georges likes about each program, specifically pointing out that Gabriel Georges could be a legend at Tennessee while helping the Vols achieve the best three years in program history. <\/p>\n
On the other hand, Ohio State will be still Ohio State with or without Gabriel Georges. <\/p>\n
Tennessee, however, could reach new heights with Gabriel Georges on the roster. <\/p>\n
\u201cOhio State doesn\u2019t need David,\u201d said Agenor. \u201cOhio State can go in the portal and get a couple of good running backs. They\u2019ll probably try and flip someone else if David doesn\u2019t go there. Ohio State will always have pieces. I feel like at a school like Tennessee, and I\u2019m not saying he\u2019s going to Tennessee, David will be the main guy and they\u2019ll bring other backs so he doesn\u2019t have to run the ball 300 times a year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Agenor also said that he feels like his nephew could go anywhere \u2014 even James Madison \u2014 and be an elite player. <\/p>\n
Those comments seem encouraging for Tennessee, but that\u2019s not the big clue that I think hints at where Gabriel Georges will land. <\/p>\n
One big clue hints at which school will land David Gabriel Georges<\/p>\n
Agenor noted that the family has the best position coach relationship with Buckeyes running backs coach Carlos Locklyn. <\/p>\n
But he feels like the best overall relationships are at Tennessee. <\/p>\n
\u201cTennessee, it\u2019s different,\u201d said Agenor. \u201cThat\u2019s where we have the best relationships overall. We might have the best position coach relationship with Coach Lock, been around him a long time, but I think overall when it comes to a staff the best relationships are with Tennessee.\u201d<\/p>\n
The biggest things working in Ohio State\u2019s favor are the fact that it\u2019s Ohio State, the relationship with Locklyn, and that Agenor grew up rooting for the Buckeyes. <\/p>\n
And I don\u2019t think any of those things are going to sway this battle in Ohio State\u2019s favor. <\/p>\n
Agenor\u2019s comments clearly indicate that Ohio State doesn\u2019t need Gabriel Georges, and it doesn\u2019t sound like Gabriel Georges needs Ohio State. <\/p>\n
I also don\u2019t think he\u2019s trying to push his nephew toward his favorite school. <\/p>\n
Most importantly, I don\u2019t think the relationship with Locklyn will be the driving factor in the decision. I think the overall relationships \u2014 specifically with the head coaches \u2014 are much more important. <\/p>\n
And here\u2019s why: Will Carlos Locklyn even be at Ohio State beyond 2026? Will he be there in 2027, 2028, and\/or 2029?<\/p>\n
Locklyn has been in coaching since 2009. He\u2019s never stayed at a school for more than three seasons (2026 will be his third season at Ohio State). History suggests he won\u2019t be in Columbus for Gabriel Georges\u2019 entire career (he may not be there for any of it if he leaves after the 2026 season). <\/p>\n
Eventually, an NFL team is probably going to give Locklyn a shot, or he\u2019s going to get an opportunity to be an offensive coordinator, or maybe even a head coach, at another school.<\/p>\n
The Gabriel Georges family has been incredibly thorough \u2014 they understand the business. They know position coaches don\u2019t usually stick around for long. That\u2019s why I think the relationship with Locklyn isn\u2019t nearly as important as Ohio State fans think it is. And it\u2019s a big part of the reason why I think Gabriel Georges ultimately ends up landing at Tennessee.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJosh Heupel solved a big problem that will help Tennessee land Peyton Manning\u2019s son, Marshall, as it nears \u2018go time\u2019 in his recruitment\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\nPeyton Manning\u2019 son Marshal is expected to be one of the most coveted quarterbacks in the nation during the 2030 recruiting cycle. Marshall will be a freshman at Baylor School this fall.<\/p>\n
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