An incredible season by Baylor School running back David Gabriel Georges is being recognized beyond local and state levels.
The Red Raiders junior was named Tuesday as the national player of the year by MaxPreps.com, an honor that comes just after he was named Tennessee prep player of the year by Rivals.com and on the same day he earned a second straight all-state recognition for Division II-AAA by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association.
“We’re really proud of David,” said Baylor coach Erik Kimrey. “We feel like he deserves it because he’s a special talent, and I’ve said that since the first time I saw him. I don’t think he has any weaknesses. His God-given ability — speed, power elusiveness — he can do it all. He can run around you, through you or by you.”
The 6-foot, 205-pounder, known nationally by his nickname “DGG,” averaged nearly 11 yards per carry in rushing for 1,756 yards and 27 touchdowns to lead Baylor to its second DII-AAA BlueCross Bowl state championship in the past four seasons.
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