2019 Recruiting Thread

[WFE12 9,191]

2 hours ago, augolf1716 said:

coming soon imo

?

[McLoofus 35,182]

13 hours ago, WFE12 said:

?

And if ya don't know, now ya know...

Look at @augolf1716 with the scoop. 

[WFE12 9,191]

20 minutes ago, McLoofus said:

And if ya don't know, now ya know...

Look at @augolf1716 with the scoop. 

I was actually referring to Jaylin Simpson. He will be our next commit for sure. Dude is in love with AU. Posting many AU related pics on Twitter. 

[McLoofus 35,182]

9 minutes ago, WFE12 said:

I was actually referring to Jaylin Simpson. He will be our next commit for sure. Dude is in love with AU. Posting many AU related pics on Twitter. 

Ahhhh... and nice!

[AuburnNTexas 7,128]

While we have only gotten one DB Commitment so far (Flott) a 3* who I believe will eventually be a 4* we have two 4*'s who seem very close to committing in Sheffeld and Simpson.  This will be a great nucleus of DB's for this class.  DB is an area we really need to get some new players to at least provide depth and if good enough to start. With a little luck in May especially May 1st. The whole recruiting class could explode giving Auburn a huge amount of momentum as every top player who commits also becomes a recruiter.

[ellitor 33,062]

1 hour ago, AuburnNTexas said:

While we have only gotten one DB Commitment so far (Flott) a 3* who I believe will eventually be a 4* we have two 4*'s who seem very close to committing in Sheffeld and Simpson.  This will be a great nucleus of DB's for this class.  DB is an area we really need to get some new players to at least provide depth and if good enough to start. With a little luck in May especially May 1st. The whole recruiting class could explode giving Auburn a huge amount of momentum as every top player who commits also becomes a recruiter.

They may be on board before May 1st FWIW.

[WFE12 9,191]

 

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Why next 2 weeks, good or bad, will determine tier of Auburn’s recruiting class

Benjamin Wolk

Next two weeks will determine tier of Auburn’s 2019 class

Two weeks from now, Auburn coaches will have a much better picture of the Class of 2019.

Good or bad, on May 2 the Tigers have the opportunity to be the hottest team in college football recruiting. There’s also the possibility Auburn spends that day searching for backup plans at a few key positions.

Between now and then, a few key recruiting happenings are set to take place that will play a big role in the future Auburn class.

Weekend of April 27

This weekend marks the first big piece of the puzzle.

Auburn will host two key visitors from southern Georgia on unofficial trips: cornerback Jaylin Simpson and safety/receiver Jashawn Sheffield. Simpson could commit to the Tigers on that visit, and it wouldn’t be much of a surprise. Sheffield, while calling Auburn his leader on the last trip to the Plains, seems a little more interested in waiting to see his recruitment play out. That trip will be meaningful regardless. Simpson and Sheffield have built a strong relationship with 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe through the recruiting circuit. Pappoe is the No. 7 player in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite.

That same weekend, Pappoe’s high school teammate, Wanya Morris, is scheduled to take his official visit to the Plains. This is a crucial development. Originally Morris planned to officially visit Tennessee on this weekend, meaning Auburn likely would not receive an official visit before his scheduled commitment on May 1. Morris has altered that plan to give the Tigers his last official visit. That’s important, no matter how you slice it.

Morris won’t be the only official visitor that weekend. Three-star tight end Luke Deal of Greenwood, S.C., has his official visit set to Auburn that weekend. It will be his fourth official visit in three weeks, coming off of stops at Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State beforehand. Auburn is a serious threat to pluck Deal from Clemson, but that official visit will dictate a lot.

Big May 1 announcement day

This is the big one.

On May 1, four Grayson High (Loganville, Ga.) players — Pappoe, Morris, Kevin Harris and Kenyatta Watson — are scheduled to announce their college decisions at 6 p.m. in the same location. Pappoe and Morris are the two that Auburn fans will watch most closely.

Auburn has generated most of the buzz for both prospects since their three-day visit two weeks ago. That gave Morris and Pappoe an opportunity to get to know the Tigers coaches on a more personal level. In fact, this whole spring, Pappoe and Morris have taken several hush-hush visits to the Plains for 1-on-1 time.

Pappoe is expected to take official visits the next two weekends to Penn State and Texas. He’s likely to squeeze in another Auburn and Georgia official visit in there somewhere. Morris is scheduled to go to Tennessee and Auburn on official visits before announcing his decision.

If Auburn can land both players, it would be the biggest recruiting wins for the Tigers in a long time and will set the tone for a possible top-5 class to come. If the Tigers miss, it will force the staff to reassess the class in a major way.

 

[toddc 13,194]

https://sec.news/2EXFtVi

The next few weeks may make or break our shot at a top 5 class for 2019! Hit most of our marks and blastoff, miss most or all and we may be looking for a backup plan early in this cycle.

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/why-next-two-weeks-determine-tier-auburn-2019-class

Edited April 19, 2018 by toddc

[toddc 13,194]

https://www.seccountry.com/auburn/why-next-two-weeks-determine-tier-auburn-2019-class

Next two weeks will determine tier of Auburn’s 2019 class

Two weeks from now, Auburn coaches will have a much better picture of the Class of 2019.

Good or bad, on May 2 the Tigers have the opportunity to be the hottest team in college football recruiting. There’s also the possibility Auburn spends that day searching for backup plans at a few key positions.

Between now and then, a few key recruiting happenings are set to take place that will play a big role in the future Auburn class.

Weekend of April 27

This weekend marks the first big piece of the puzzle.

Auburn will host two key visitors from southern Georgia on unofficial trips: cornerback Jaylin Simpson and safety/receiver Jashawn Sheffield. Simpson could commit to the Tigers on that visit, and it wouldn’t be much of a surprise. Sheffield, while calling Auburn his leader on the last trip to the Plains, seems a little more interested in waiting to see his recruitment play out. That trip will be meaningful regardless. Simpson and Sheffield have built a strong relationship with 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe through the recruiting circuit. Pappoe is the No. 7 player in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite.

That same weekend, Pappoe’s high school teammate, Wanya Morris, is scheduled to take his official visit to the Plains. This is a crucial development. Originally Morris planned to officially visit Tennessee on this weekend, meaning Auburn likely would not receive an official visit before his scheduled commitment on May 1. Morris has altered that plan to give the Tigers his last official visit. That’s important, no matter how you slice it.

Morris won’t be the only official visitor that weekend. Three-star tight end Luke Deal of Greenwood, S.C., has his official visit set to Auburn that weekend. It will be his fourth official visit in three weeks, coming off of stops at Notre Dame, Michigan and Ohio State beforehand. Auburn is a serious threat to pluck Deal from Clemson, but that official visit will dictate a lot.

Big May 1 announcement day

This is the big one.

On May 1, four Grayson High (Loganville, Ga.) players — Pappoe, Morris, Kevin Harris and Kenyatta Watson — are scheduled to announce their college decisions at 6 p.m. in the same location. Pappoe and Morris are the two that Auburn fans will watch most closely.

Auburn has generated most of the buzz for both prospects since their three-day visit two weeks ago. That gave Morris and Pappoe an opportunity to get to know the Tigers coaches on a more personal level. In fact, this whole spring, Pappoe and Morris have taken several hush-hush visits to the Plains for 1-on-1 time.

Pappoe is expected to take official visits the next two weekends to Penn State and Texas. He’s likely to squeeze in another Auburn and Georgia official visit in there somewhere. Morris is scheduled to go to Tennessee and Auburn on official visits before announcing his decision.

If Auburn can land both players, it would be the biggest recruiting wins for the Tigers in a long time and will set the tone for a possible top-5 class to come. If the Tigers miss, it will force the staff to reassess the class in a major way.

 

[GwillMac6 20,607]

 

[Mikey 16,550]

While we can do a lot of good in these next few weeks I don't think they necessarily determine anything. It could be another step in an already good start or it could mean we have lots of time to assess talent elsewhere. Smart money would say two to three of the five commit to AU. More would be a huge plus, fewer would be a temporary setback but not the end of Civilization As We Know It.

[toddc 13,194]

The 2-3 who committ could be a big swing way up or just a little, depending on Who the 2-3 are! My thing is if 2-3 of the top ones join, it could bring in more big time recruits later!

Edited April 19, 2018 by toddc

[McLoofus 35,182]

8 hours ago, Mikey said:

While we can do a lot of good in these next few weeks I don't think they necessarily determine anything. It could be another step in an already good start or it could mean we have lots of time to assess talent elsewhere. Smart money would say two to three of the five commit to AU. More would be a huge plus, fewer would be a temporary setback but not the end of Civilization As We Know It.

Agree. Seems a bit of a publicity ploy. It's April. I get it. 

Seems that many of our big dogs the last few years have, indeed, walked late. We'll see how the cycle shifts now with the December signing day, but I don't think May is going to make or break many classes anywhere. 

[War to the Eagle 362]

Saw that Kobe Hudson is close to committing. Any chance there?

[ellitor 33,062]

18 minutes ago, War to the Eagle said:

Saw that Kobe Hudson is close to committing. Any chance there?

He's a 2020 kid & AU is believed to lead big.

[War to the Eagle 362]

15 hours ago, ellitor said:

He's a 2020 kid & AU is believed to lead big.

"...and boom goes the dynamite."

[AlaskanFAN 1,665]

Well a week from 1 May and OP is running around in head 2 toe thugga gear, seems like business as usual around here. 

Edited April 24, 2018 by ellitor
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[ellitor 33,062]

3 hours ago, AlaskanFAN said:

Well a week from 1 May and OP is running around in head 2 toe thugga gear, seems like business as usual around here. 

He had UGA gear on at a UGA visit. He had AU gear on his AU visits as well.

[AlaskanFAN 1,665]

18 minutes ago, ellitor said:

He had UGA gear on at a UGA visit. He had AU gear on his AU visits as well.

[AUDub 11,131]

Wonder if they're referring to Driscoll. 

[GwillMac6 20,607]

lol well this is new.

[aujeff11 6,243]

1 minute ago, GwillMac6 said:

lol well this is new.

lol

[augolf1716 21,096]

Not a fan of Jack In A Box

[Tigerfinz 1,362]

2 minutes ago, augolf1716 said:

Not a fan of Jack In A Box

Not a big fan of salmonella...?  ?

[tinman 305]

But we've got a Chick Filet.