Five-star running back David Gabriel-Georges reached 21 mph and ran for 316 yards and five touchdowns as Baylor beat Trinity in Tennessee Friday, too.
High school football star David Gabriel-Georges delivered another eye-popping performance Friday night, showing the speed and power that have made him one of the most highly regarded running backs in the country.
The Baylor School senior rushed for 316 yards and five touchdowns in a dominant victory over Louisville Trinity in Tennessee. He also reached more than 21 mph on one touchdown run, leaving defenders struggling to keep up.
David Gabriel-Georges hits blazing speed
Georges wasted little time making his presence felt.
The Tennessee commit broke away for a touchdown run in which his acceleration quickly separated him from the defense. Once he reached the open field, the play became a showcase for the elite speed that has helped make him a five-star prospect.
At more than 21 mph, Georges appeared to shift into another gear as defenders attempted to close the gap.
The explosive run was one of several highlights from a performance that saw the Baylor running back repeatedly break through Trinity’s defense.
Baylor star piles up 316 rushing yards
Georges finished the game with 316 rushing yards and five touchdowns, producing the kind of statistical performance that is becoming familiar for the Baylor standout.
His production came after he had already generated significant attention during Baylor’s season opener against Brentwood.
The senior running back has quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous offensive players in Tennessee high school football, combining size, acceleration and the ability to break tackles.
His latest outing only strengthened that reputation.
Five-star running back draws comparisons
Georges’ combination of speed and physical running has already prompted comparisons to former NFL star Derrick Henry during Henry’s high school career.
The comparison comes with obvious expectations, but Georges’ performance has given fans plenty of reasons to believe he belongs among the nation’s elite high school running backs.
He is currently regarded as the No. 2 running back nationally by one major recruiting ranking, according to OutKick’s report, despite his increasingly impressive production.
His explosive performances could continue to fuel debate over where he ultimately ranks among the country’s top prospects.
Tennessee lands an explosive weapon
Georges has already committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, giving the SEC program a highly talented running back for its future roster.
His speed could make him an intriguing fit at the next level, particularly in an offense capable of creating space for an explosive runner.
College football fans will now have plenty of opportunities to follow Georges as he finishes his high school career before making the jump to Knoxville.
The transition from high school football to the SEC will present a much greater challenge, but performances like Friday’s suggest Georges possesses the physical tools to make an immediate impression.
High school football star keeps turning heads
The most impressive part of Georges’ latest performance may be how quickly he continues to turn big plays into routine production.
A 316-yard rushing performance with five touchdowns is remarkable on its own. Adding a 21-plus-mph touchdown run makes the outing even more memorable.
For Baylor, Georges has become the centerpiece of an offense capable of overwhelming opposing defenses. For Tennessee, he represents one of the most exciting running back prospects heading toward the SEC.
And for high school football fans, the message from Friday night’s performance was simple: don’t blink when David Gabriel-Georges gets into the open field.
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