05-09-2026, 04:58 AM
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Andrew Beard just added some more teeth to the 2027 recruiting class in Gainesville.
Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect for the 2027 cycle, just announced his commitment to join a [b]fast-rising
Florida program under first-year coach Jon Sumrall.
With his decision, the Gators now have the nation’s No. 5 class on the 247Sports team rankings.
“For the next three or four years, I’ll be committing to the University of Florida, man,” he said. “Go Gators.”
The 4-star Prince Avenue Christian running back shared his decision live in a streaming ceremony hosted by 247Sports. His choice came down to Florida or Clemson. He told the Florida coaching staff about his decision Monday.
“For me, it was really about development and which school would help me get to my end goal of making it to the NFL,” he said.[/b]
Georgia and Tennessee were his other two finalists. Beard, the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst, had considered the Bulldogs strongly for an extended time. That said, his decision was at least partially influenced by the fact UGA already has two RB prospects committed for this class.
That includes 5-star Pennsylvania RB Kemon Spell. Spell is widely regarded as the nation’s No. 1 RB prospect for the 2027 cycle.
Beard, a 5-foot-10, 197-pound rising senior, is ranked as the nation’s No. 9 RB and the No. 154 overall prospect on the 247Sports Composite. The Rivals Industry Ranking has him as the nation’s No. 9 RB, but No. 165 overall recruit.
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Beard’s HUDL highlights page lists him with 4.52 speed in the 40.
Source: AJC
Andrew Beard just added some more teeth to the 2027 recruiting class in Gainesville.
Beard, the state’s No. 2 RB prospect for the 2027 cycle, just announced his commitment to join a [b]fast-rising
Florida program under first-year coach Jon Sumrall. With his decision, the Gators now have the nation’s No. 5 class on the 247Sports team rankings.
“For the next three or four years, I’ll be committing to the University of Florida, man,” he said. “Go Gators.”
The 4-star Prince Avenue Christian running back shared his decision live in a streaming ceremony hosted by 247Sports. His choice came down to Florida or Clemson. He told the Florida coaching staff about his decision Monday.
“For me, it was really about development and which school would help me get to my end goal of making it to the NFL,” he said.[/b]
Georgia and Tennessee were his other two finalists. Beard, the nephew of former Georgia All-American Garrison Hearst, had considered the Bulldogs strongly for an extended time. That said, his decision was at least partially influenced by the fact UGA already has two RB prospects committed for this class.
That includes 5-star Pennsylvania RB Kemon Spell. Spell is widely regarded as the nation’s No. 1 RB prospect for the 2027 cycle.
Beard, a 5-foot-10, 197-pound rising senior, is ranked as the nation’s No. 9 RB and the No. 154 overall prospect on the 247Sports Composite. The Rivals Industry Ranking has him as the nation’s No. 9 RB, but No. 165 overall recruit.
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Beard’s HUDL highlights page lists him with 4.52 speed in the 40.
Source: AJC
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