Georgia beats out multiple top programs for 5-star running back
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Georgia may have secured its running back of the future on Monday afternoon.
The Bulldogs have landed a commitment from 5-star running back Kemon Spell, beating out a host of top programs including Notre Dame and Ohio State for his verbal pledge. News of Spell’s decision was first shared by Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett on Monday:
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Spell is currently regarded as the nation’s top overall running back in the class of 2027. He’s the No. 7 overall player and the No. 1 running back for that cycle, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Spell is listed at 5-foot-9, 205 pounds. He attends McKeesport High School in Pennsylvania and has one season of high school football remaining before beginning his college career.
Spell chose Georgia over offers from a number of other programs including Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State and Miami, among others. Per ESPN, Spell was on a visit to Athens over the weekend before deciding to make this commitment.
Georgia is now up to six commits in the class of 2027. The group ranks No. 6 nationally, per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Spenser is a news editor for Saturday Down South and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.
