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Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh is moving on to the NFL. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh is moving on to the NFL. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Jan 29, 2023

Pebblebrook High School junior Dwight Phillips Jr. has committed to Georgia.

The 5-foot-11, 175-pound 4-star running back announced his decision on Twitter.

The 2024 commitment is the son of four-time world champion long jumper Dwight Phillips.

Phillips clocked a 10.43 time in the 100 meters as the Georgia Class 7A state champion as a sophomore.

See his speed on the field in this clip as he outraces defenders that had angles on him:

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