The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to elite running back recruit Taylor Tatum. The 5-foot-10, 195-pound running back plays for Longview High School in Longview, Texas.
Tatum is ranked as a four-star recruit and is a member of the class of 2024. Tatum is the No. 73 prospect in the junior class and the fifth-ranked running back. Tatum is the No. 10 recruit in Texas in the class of 2024.
The four-star running back has explosive speed and great acceleration. Tatum is also an excellent receiver. He has experience lining up as a wide receiver and shows good hands and route running ability.
Tatum has some impressive junior season highlights via Hudl:
College and NFL teams love versatile running backs that are threats in both the rushing and passing game. Tatum is a three-sport athlete and a good student.
Florida State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Alabama and Oregon State are some of the recent schools to offer a scholarship to Taylor Tatum.
Kirby Smart and Georgia, who have the No. 1 class of 2024 in the country, already have one commitment at the running back position in the junior class.
The Longview standout announced his scholarship offer from Georgia football via Twitter:
Blessed to receive an offer from @GeorgiaFootball University of Georgia @DellMcGee @ryandaytime @coachjohnking @longviewgameday @samspiegs @gabrieldbrooks @ChadSimmons_ @GHamilton_On3 @SWiltfong247 @adamgorney @justinwells2424 @RivalsNick @DemetricDWarren @Perroni247 #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/NL1bQgiclO
— Taylor Tatum (@taylortatum06) January 23, 2023