Running back Frank Gore Jr. signed his national letter of intent with Southern Miss on Thursday, flipping his commitment from FAU.
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Gore Jr. is a three-star running back prospect and the son of current NFL running back Frank Gore. Gore Jr. is a 5-foot-8, 170-pound recruit out of Miami Killian High School in Miami, Florida, and held offers from Southern Miss, Florida Atlantic and Chattanooga among a few others.
While quite a few former NFL players have had their sons go through the recruiting process recently, including Emmitt Smith’s son E.J., who signed with Stanford on Wednesday, it is very rare to see a current NFL player with a son going through the recruiting process.
Gore is currently in his 15th season in the NFL, playing for the Buffalo Bills, and his longevity in the league plays a big part in why he and his son are in such a unique position.
Gore Jr. had 1,111 yards and 13 touchdowns his senior season and is now signed to play for the Golden Eagles.