4-star prospect Elijah Holyfield, son of boxing great, commits to Georgia

Four-star running back Elijah Holyfield has pledged to play for Georgia.

The Georgia native, and son of former heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield, announced his decision on Friday, with the help of two bulldog puppies.

Holyfield, ranked No. 181 on ESPN 300, and the 11th running back in the nation, chose the Bulldogs over a slate of offers from major programs, including Auburn and Alabama.

With his commitment to Georgia,, the Bulldogs have landed 12 ESPN 300 running backs since 2006, the most of any school, according to ESPN Stats & Info.