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Georgia Gets 2016 Running Back Commitment From Son Of Championship Boxer

With the 2015 season just hours away from beginning, the Georgia Bulldogs got some great news for the 2016 season and beyond as they picked up a commitment from a running back with a championship pedigree.

Elijah Holyfield, an Atlanta-area player who happens to be the son of former boxing champion Evander, announced Friday that he is going to stay in-state for his college years:

Feels great to be a Dawg!!! #CommitToTheG pic.twitter.com/FTLahNnioQ

— Elijah Holyfield (@EH_taught_me) September 4, 2015

The four star athlete selected the Bulldogs over plenty of other schools, including fellow SEC members Alabama, Auburn and South Carolina.