Four-star running back Andrew Beard will announce his college commitment on Friday, targeting Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Clemson. He is ranked as the No. 8 running back in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
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Andrew Beard will announce his commitment on Friday
He is a four-star running back
Beard is considering Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Clemson
He is ranked No. 8 running back in 2027 by 247Sports
Beard is 5-foot-9 and weighs 197 pounds
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Andrew Beard
2027 Georgia running back, Tennessee target announces commitment date
Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class.
The 5-foot-9, 197-pound prospect is from Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 8 running back in 2027 and No. 14 player in Georgia.
Tennessee offered Beard a scholarship on May 8, 2024. He has unofficially visited Tennessee five times and will officially visit the Vols on June 19.
Georgia was the first school to offer Beard a scholarship on June 8, 2023. Other Power Four schools to offer him scholarships include Arkansas, Miami, Oklahoma, Indiana, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, Florida State, Cincinnati, Duke, Michigan, Stanford, Louisville, Wisconsin, Maryland, Ole Miss, Penn State, Auburn, Virginia Tech, South Carolina and Oregon.
Tennessee has seven commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle , defensive lineman , quarterback , athlete , wide receiver and defensive back .
Q&A
When will Andrew Beard announce his college commitment?
Andrew Beard will announce his college commitment on Friday.
Which colleges are Andrew Beard considering for his commitment?
Andrew Beard is considering Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, and Clemson for his commitment.
What is Andrew Beard's ranking among running backs in the 2027 class?
Andrew Beard is ranked as the No. 8 running back in the 2027 class by 247Sports.
Where is Andrew Beard from?
Andrew Beard is from Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia.
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Oct. 2, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteer tailgaters prior to kickoff against the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium.
The G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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Downtown Knoxville serves as a backdrop for fans tailgating on the top of the G10 garage before Tennessee's SEC conference game against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Tailgaters gather on top of the G10 parking garage next to Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
Kids play parking lot tag football as fans tailgate pregame before the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels, 27-10, at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Big Orange Army tailgates with Volunteer fans outside the stadium prior to the game as the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels, 27-10, at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Oct. 5, 2019; Knoxville, Tennessee; Fans of the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs tailgate outside Neyland Stadium.
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Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
General view as fans tailgate prior to the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 30, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Neyland Stadium towers over G10 garage on University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, April 29, 2026.
Tailgaters next to Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee versus Georgia game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
Cars fill the upper levels of the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Cars wait to turn into the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Oct. 2, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteer tailgaters prior to kickoff against the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Oct. 2, 2004; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteer tailgaters prior to kickoff against the Auburn Tigers at Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
The G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tennessee Volunteers fans tailgate on top of G10 garage outside of Neyland Stadium prior to the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Tennessee Volunteers on Oct. 15, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Downtown Knoxville serves as a backdrop for fans tailgating on the top of the G10 garage before Tennessee's SEC conference game against Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tailgaters gather on top of the G10 parking garage next to Neyland Stadium prior to the Vols matchup against the Montana Grizzlies Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Kids play parking lot tag football as fans tailgate pregame before the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels, 27-10, at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
The Big Orange Army tailgates with Volunteer fans outside the stadium prior to the game as the Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Mississippi Rebels, 27-10, at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 1, 2005 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Oct. 5, 2019; Knoxville, Tennessee; Fans of the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs tailgate outside Neyland Stadium.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Neyland Stadium towers over G10 garage on University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, April 29, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
General view as fans tailgate prior to the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 30, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Neyland Stadium towers over G10 garage on University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, April 29, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Tailgaters next to Neyland Stadium before the Tennessee versus Georgia game on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Cars fill the upper levels of the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Cars wait to turn into the G10 parking garage located between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena on the University of Tennessee's campus in Knoxville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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PHOTOS: Tennessee's G10 parking garage through the years
Vols signage returns to Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee ahead of the 2022 football season (July 6, 2022).
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