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State’s top running back recruit Elijah Holyfield commits to UGA

Add another name brand running back to Georgia’s list.

DULUTH - Woodward RB Elijah Holyfield during a photo shoot with Dawg Post during the 2013 North Atlanta MVP Camp at Northview High School on June 9, 2013. (Dean Legge/Dawg Post)

Elijah Holyfield, the son of boxing champion Evander Holyfield, commited to the Bulldogs during an announcement at his school on Friday.

The Woodward Academy (Atlanta) standout chose Georgia over Auburn and held offers from numerous schools across the country.

He’s rated a four-star recruit and the No. 17 player in the state of Georgia by 247Sports.