5-star RB lists UGA in top schools

UGA is among the top-7 for a 5-star Florida running back.

Richard Young, a five-star running back from Lehigh Acres, Florida, has officially released a list of his top-seven schools.

Included on the list of remaining prospects for Young are: Texas A&M, Georgia, Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, Oklahoma and Florida.

The 5-foot-11, 200 pound running back ranks as the nation’s No. 19 overall player and No. 2 ranked ball carrier in the class of 2023, per 247Sports composite rankings.

“UGA is a school where running backs are made,” Young told Hayes Fawcett of On3 Sports.

Young traveled to Athens on an unofficial visit in late March. Prior to that, Kirby Smart visited Young at his Florida home shortly after winning the national title.

In his junior season with Lehigh High School, Young totaled 1,755 yards and averaged 9 yards per carry. His effort helped Lehigh go 3-0 in district play, and he lead the team to the second round of the Florida state 7A playoffs. Check out some of his highlights below.