ellitor 33,062 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 18 offers including AU (Rivals), Bama, FSU, Nebraska, Oregon, & Vols 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Quote New Auburn staff prioritizing local 2022 4-star OT Jeffrey Lee • AuburnSports Senior Editor @JLeeAURivals Columbus (Ga.) offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett is one of the top tackles in the 2022 class, but Auburn’s previous coaching staff didn’t make him feel that way. “Under the last staff, I didn’t think Auburn was that into me because their whole coaching staff didn’t really talk to me and stuff like that,” Pritchett said. “I didn’t think they wanted me.” The new staff, which includes offensive line coach Will Friend, isn’t making the same mistake. “Coach Friend called me the other day and informed me that they are offering me,” Pritchett said. “It felt good. It felt real good.” Pritchett has a prior relationship with Friend, one that dates back to when Friend was the offensive line coach at Tennessee. “Coach Friend recruited me and offered me when he was at Tennessee,” Pritchett said. “I like Coach Friend. He’s outspoken and very straightforward. He’s going to tell you what it is and what it isn’t. I like that.” The attention from Auburn and Friend has the Tigers squarely in the mix for Pritchett. He doesn’t have a top group, but said he’s looking hard at several schools, including Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina. “Auburn is up there for me,” Pritchett said. “I went to an Auburn game when I was younger. It’s the only college game I’ve been to. I like it at Auburn, but haven’t been back lately.” Pritchett hopes to change that soon. “I’ve never been on a recruiting visit, so I hope they allow us to take them again,” he said. “I would most definitely visit Auburn.” Pritchett doesn’t plan to rush a commitment. “I’m going to take my time,” Pritchett said. “The earliest I would make my decision would be in the summer.” Rivals ranks Pritchett, who is 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, the No. 31 offensive tackle in the 2022 class and No. 226 overall. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 Don’t worry boys, I’ll handle this guy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, ClaytonAU said: Don’t worry boys, I’ll handle this guy Damn! And I thought we had a shot here. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,641 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I don't know how good the guy is, I'm assuming pretty, but I don't know how a regime that couldn't run 4th and 1s without potentially getting stuffed and had DL on the OL (ROUTINELY) couldn't see reason in offering a local lover of Auburn lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,876 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 This new staff is serious about recruiting OTs. Me likey! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 3 minutes ago, AUpreacherman22 said: This new staff is serious about recruiting OTs. Me likey! Interesting how that change just happened huh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,876 Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 4:59 PM, ClaytonAU said: Interesting how that change just happened huh CBH conversation with Caddy CBH: “So tell me again why no one thought it was a good idea to recruit OTs.” Caddy: “Here’s a list of guys I wanted to recruit to play OT, but I got overruled. My RBs just can’t do much without some decent blocking from the big guys up front.” CBH: “Ok, you’re hired. Let’s go get some OTs!” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 2:15 AM, Dual-Threat Rigby said: I don't know how good the guy is, I'm assuming pretty, but I don't know how a regime that couldn't run 4th and 1s without potentially getting stuffed and had DL on the OL (ROUTINELY) couldn't see reason in offering a local lover of Auburn lol Rhetorical question or shall I count the ways the Gus regime missed offering this cat? I will assume 'rhetorical'. I may just have a stroke if I start down 'that road' again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) https://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Pritchett-46100449/ 4* OT from Columbus Carver. #11 OT nationally in 247 rankings. Edited February 8, 2021 by toddc 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, toddc said: https://247sports.com/Player/Elijah-Pritchett-46100449/ 4* OT from Columbus Carver. #11 nationally in 247 rankings. Grew up an Auburn fan. Grew up initially a UGA fan and started following Auburn right after Cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 2 hours ago, toddc said: #11 nationally in 247 rankings. #11 at his position, not overall in the class for those who might get confused. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligas 581 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, ClaytonAU said: Grew up initially a UGA fan and started following Auburn right after Cam So he’s been an AU fan since he was 7 or 8 years old. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, dilligas said: So he’s been an AU fan since he was 7 or 8 years old. @dilligasnot really. Combining what’s in the rivals and 247 articles it sounds like he’s taken more of an interest in Auburn but wasn’t a true fan. And there’s nothing wrong with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilligas 581 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just now, ellitor said: @dilligasnot really. Combining what’s in the rivals and 247 articles it sounds like he’s taken more of an interest in Auburn but wasn’t a true fan. And there’s nothing wrong with that. I was just poking fun at the comment that he was a Uga fan until Cam came along. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnNTexas 7,127 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 A solid 4* who has been to Auburn, goes to school almost in our backyard, is definitely a position of need OT this is the type player the new staff really needs to sign. Very good OT but not at the Elite level seems to have height and Wing Span of an OT already 280 pounds on a 6'6" frame so should be able to easily be able to add good mass over next couple years. Ideal candidate for Auburn 1 year as a Redshirt to go through strength and conditioning to learn the new system and we have an SEC caliber OT. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 any offensive player with the word "tackle " in their position is a take. I know I am exaggerating, but not by much. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 We need OL like Elijah. I hope he knows that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,062 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Quote 4-star OT 'looking hard' at Auburn Jeffrey Lee • AuburnSports Senior Editor @JLeeAURivals Four-star offensive tackle Elijah Pritchett was an early top target for the new Auburn staff. Bryan Harsin, offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and offensive line coach Will Friend offered Pritchett in January and immediately showed heavy interest. Two months later, nothing has changed. “I still hear from Auburn a lot,” Pritchett said. “I talk mostly with Coach Friend, but I also talk with Coach Bobo, too. They are recruiting me hard.” Pritchett, from nearby Columbus, Ga., isn’t a stranger to Friend. The two have a prior relationship that dates back to when Friend was offensive line coach at Tennessee. “I like Coach Friend,” Pritchett said. “He’s a pretty nice dude. I’ve known him since Tennessee and am building a good relationship with him. He’s outspoken and very straightforward. He’s going to tell you what it is and what it isn’t. I like that.” Pritchett also likes Auburn. The interest Auburn is showing him is being reciprocated. “I’m looking hard at Auburn,” Pritchett said. “I like the location. It’s close to home. And I like the players, coaches and history of the program.” Pritchett has visited Auburn – he attended a game – but not as a recruit. He hopes to change that this summer. “I hope to take some visits soon if things open back up,” Pritchett said. “I want to visit Auburn, of course, and as many schools as I can.” In addition to Auburn, Pritchett is hearing mainly from Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas and Florida State. Pritchett doesn’t plan to make his college decision anytime soon. “I’m going to take my time,” Pritchett said. “The earliest I would make my decision would be in the summer.” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodford 3,655 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 On 1/19/2021 at 5:55 PM, AUpreacherman22 said: This new staff is serious about recruiting OTs. Me likey! So weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,955 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 47 minutes ago, ellitor said: That is quite the adjective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFDTiger80 790 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 What is an OT? we don't have those at AU, Right? Watched a bit of film. Strong kid but needs to play lower. He is almost standing when lined up. Might need to work on his flexibility. These OT characters are something new we may need to familiarize ourselves with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,368 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 2 hours ago, JFDTiger80 said: What is an OT? You might be familiar with what Gus referred to them as, Wide Guards 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auhud08 596 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 Bump... any news here @ClaytonAU? @Zeek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted July 8, 2021 Share Posted July 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Auhud08 said: Bump... any news here @ClaytonAU? @Zeek Thought I saw recently he likes Bama a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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