Four-star running back Devwah Whaley commits to Georgia

Four-star running back prospect Devwah Whaley committed to Georgia on Thursday, reports ESPN’s Gerry Hamilton.

The Texas high-schooler chose the Bulldogs over Arkansas, Texas and Texas A&M. Whaley will join fellow four-star recruit Elijah Holyfield in the Bulldogs’ backfield, which already features standout runner Nick Chubb.

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“The environment, atmosphere and the coaching staff most definitely pushed Georgia over the top,” Whaley told ESPN. “I have a great relationship with the whole coaching staff, I like the people at Georgia, and it feels like a home away from home.”

The Bulldogs are currently 8–3 and in second place in the SEC East. Georgia has the ninth-best recruiting class for 2016, according to Rivals.

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