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4-star RB commits to Florida despite Georgia football family ties
TL;DR
Four-star running back Andrew Beard has committed to the Florida Gators, despite having family ties to the Georgia Bulldogs. He chose Florida over several top programs, including Georgia, Clemson, and Tennessee.
Key points
- Andrew Beard is a four-star running back recruit.
- He committed to Florida over Georgia, Clemson, and Tennessee.
- Beard had over 1,800 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
- He plays for Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia.
- Beard is ranked as the No. 165 player nationally by 247Sports.
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Garrison HearstBogart, Georgia
Andrew BeardFlorida GatorsGeorgia Bulldogs
The Georgia Bulldogs have missed out on four-star running back recruit Andrew Beard, who is a member of the class of 2027. Beard committed to the Florida Gators over Georgia, Clemson, Tennessee and more top college football programs.
Beard is coming off an elite junior season where he posted over 1,800 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns. Beard plays high school football for Prince Avenue Christian School in Bogart, Georgia, which is right in the University of Georgia's backyard.
The 5-foot-9, 200-pound running back prospect is ranked as the No. 165 player in the nation, per 247Sports. Beard the No. 15 prospect in Georgia and the No. 8 running back nationally. Beard is the nephew of former Georgia running back Garrison Hearst.
Prince Avenue Christian junior RB Andrew Beard, one of our top 20 area football players, poses for a portrait
Beard is the latest strong commitment for Florida. He is part of an April and May recruiting surge for coach Jon Sumrall and the Gators. Florida has 14 commitments in the class of 2027 and the fifth-best recruiting class nationally. The Gators top commitment is five-star offensive tackle Maxwell Hiller.
Florida's recent recruiting run comes at the same as when Georgia has had some uncharacteristic recruiting struggles. The Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart have just six commitments and recently suffered a pair of major decommitments from five-star cornerback Donte Wright and Jerry Outhouse. UGA has the nation's No. 31 recruiting class.
Q&A
Why did Andrew Beard choose Florida over Georgia?
Andrew Beard committed to Florida despite his family ties to Georgia, indicating a preference for the Gators.
What are Andrew Beard's stats from his junior season?
In his junior season, Andrew Beard posted over 1,800 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns.
Who is Andrew Beard related to in the Georgia football program?
Andrew Beard is the nephew of former Georgia running back Garrison Hearst.