No. 1 2024 running back includes Vols in top-five schools

Tennessee is one of five schools for running back Jerrick Gibson. Gibson is the No. 1 running back in the class of 2024.

Four-star running back Jerrick Gibson announced his top-five schools on Tuesday.

Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Miami and Texas are Gibson’s top-five schools.

The 5-foot-10.5, 190-pound running back is from Gainesville, Florida. He plays at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Gibson is the No. 37 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 running back and No. 6 player in Florida, according to On3 Sports industry rankings.

He transferred to IMG Academy prior to the 2022 season after earning Region 3-AAAAA first-team honors as a sophomore. He averaged 6.4 yards per rushing attempt in 2021.

Gibson is scheduled to officially visit Tennessee June 16.

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