Speedy Pebblebrook running back says he’ll be a Georgia Bulldog

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.

1000000% committed to Georgia bulldogs!! @Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/AJi7KVF9UK
— Dwight Phillips, Jr. (@DwightP_2024) January 28, 2023

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:

9 pic.twitter.com/52UTD90NG3
— Dwight Phillips, Jr. (@DwightP_2024) October 15, 2022

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