Kentucky lands commitment from 2024 running back, former Georgia commit

Kentucky picked up a big-time commitment in the class of 2024 on Wednesday morning.

The Wildcats earned a pledge from 3-star running back Tovani Mizell. He was committed to Georgia until March of 2023 when he backed off of that pledge. North Carolina and Oklahoma were also active in Mizell’s recruitment over the past couple of months.

Here’s his announcement:

BREAKING: Class of 2024 RB Tovani Mizell tells me he has Committed to Kentucky!

The 6’1 212 RB from Fort Lauderdale, FL was previously Committed to Georgia

“All glory to God! Can’t wait to run behind the BIG BLUE WALL!”https://t.co/CIsBDcmgBR pic.twitter.com/g17nSVWKqb

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 21, 2023

Mizell is a big pickup for Kentucky. He’s the No. 52 overall player and the No. 42 running back in the country for the class of 2024, according to 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 76 player from the state of Florida.

Mizell attends Western High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He’s listed at 6-foot, 195 pounds.

Kentucky initially offered Mizell a scholarship back on May 11. He took his official visit to Lexington this past weekend.

Kentucky now has 7 commits in the class of 2024. Mizell is UK’s second-highest ranked recruit so far. The group sits at No. 55 nationally, according to 247Sports Composite rankings.

Here are some highlights from his junior season: