Top 2027 RB Kemon Spell Declares Georgia Bulldogs as His Leading Choice

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Top 2027 RB Kemon Spell Declares Georgia Bulldogs as His Leading Choice

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have not won a playoff game since their last national championship in 2022, marking three years since their back-to-back titles.

Head coach Kirby Smart is determined to get his team back on top, and that effort begins with recruiting. One player they are particularly interested in is Kemon Spell, a five-star running back who is the top running back in the 2027 class.

Spell is ranked as the No. 3 overall player in his class and was previously committed to the Penn State Nittany Lions. Recently, there was a prediction suggesting that he might recommit to Penn State. However, he is now visiting the University of Georgia and has stated that the Bulldogs are his top choice.

McKeesport running back Kemon Spell (3) during a game.
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“They aren’t ahead of UGA,” Spell told On3’s Steve Wiltfong.

Other top contenders for Spell include Notre Dame, Miami, Ohio State and USC. WIltfong reported that discussions with Penn State have remained very positive; however, Spell did not visit Happy Valley last weekend as expected due to weather-related issues. Despite this setback, nothing prevented Spell from returning to Georgia.

Smart’s urgency on the recruiting trail reflects where Georgia stands as a program. While the Bulldogs remain a perennial contender, the standard in Athens is championships and three seasons without a playoff win have only sharpened that focus.

Landing a player like Spell would be a statement that Georgia is reloading, not slipping. As the top running back in the 2027 class, Spell represents both immediate star power and long-term stability at a position that has historically thrived in Smart’s system.

Penn State, Notre Dame, and several other national powers remain firmly in the mix, but momentum matters in high-profile recruitments. Spell’s continued interest in Georgia suggests the Bulldogs are positioning themselves to make a defining recruiting win that could shape their next championship push.

Related: Matt Campbell, Penn State Receive Major Prediction for 5-Star RB

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the College Football section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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