{"id":757445,"date":"2026-07-11T22:18:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T22:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/757445\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T22:18:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T22:18:16","slug":"nike-reportedly-not-willing-to-help-ohio-states-recruitment-of-david-gabriel-georges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/757445\/","title":{"rendered":"Nike Reportedly Not Willing to Help Ohio State’s Recruitment of David Gabriel Georges"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\"david<\/a>Photo via @_.da1._ on Instagram<\/p>\n

Tennessee football is in a big time recruiting clash with Ohio State. The Vols are battling the Buckeyes for one of the best running back recruits in recent history, five-star David Gabriel Georges.<\/p>\n

With both teams reportedly ramping up their pitches of NIL compensation, path to the field, jersey numbers and more, Tennessee\u2019s new deal with adidas could play a big factor. In response, according to a report from Jeremy Birmingham on The Beat on 97.1 The Fan<\/a>, Nike isn\u2019t willing to do the same for Ohio State.<\/p>\n

\u201cOhio State is reportedly, or I\u2019ve been told, they\u2019ve asked Nike if they can get involved,\u201d\u00a0Birmingham said<\/a>. \u201cAnd they said they don\u2019t get involved with high school athletes. Which as we\u2019ve talked about here before, is kind of stupid considering they could\u2019ve had the opportunity to get a headstart on a guy like Jeremiah Smith.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeremy Birmingham THIS MORNING on The Beat (97.1 The Fan)<\/p>\n

Watch full: https:\/\/t.co\/S9fhkEQCXG<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/DEJYteI3bK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ZuV7Hrd45M<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joey Petersen (@joeypetersen8) July 10, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

More From RTI:\u00a0LOOK: Former Tennessee Football QB Joey Aguilar Gets Tattoo of Neyland Stadium<\/a><\/p>\n

Gabriel Georges is narrowing in on his decision, which is scheduled to be announced on July 22. He is deciding between the Buckeyes, Vols and Ole Miss after taking official visits to each and ultimately canceling his trip to Georgia.<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0247 Composite<\/a>, he is considered the No. 10 player in the class, No. 2 running back and top player from the state of Tennessee. Though initially from Quebec, he currently lives in Chattanooga, where he plays for Baylor School.<\/p>\n

Tennessee currently holds 16 commitments in the 2027 class. This ranks as the No. 43 group in the nation and No. 14 in the SEC on\u00a0247<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Vols have also stocked up on in-state talent. Other players from the state of Tennessee who are committed include four-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman, four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, four-star tight end Malik Howard, four-star offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, three-star safety Jaden Butler, three-star cornerback Brandon \u2018Slim\u2019 Leavell, three-star linebacker JP Peace and three-star wide receiver DaYon Cooper.<\/p>\n

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