Zeek 16,657 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Time for more 2024 threads. Listed at 6’2.5” 268 lbs he’s likely more of a defensive end prospect depending on how he fills out. He is ranked as the #40 DL in the country, #24 player in Alabama, and #418 nationally. Other offers include Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Clemson, and 32 others including most of the SEC. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Highlights added to the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 Committing July 8. Finalists are AU, Texas, & Florida. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,070 Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 When Michael Harris transferred a lot of ppl said his younger brother was better than someone who committed to Alabama. Cant remember his name. Rankings don't seem to reflect that, yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 JLee just put a pick in for Blocton to AU with 65% confidence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,567 Posted June 18, 2023 Share Posted June 18, 2023 16 hours ago, ellitor said: JLee just put a pick in for Blocton to AU with 65% confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,916 Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hopefully we finish the deal and bring him in, his profile might say 3 star but that’s not 3 star film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,075 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 6/18/2023 at 4:49 PM, bigbird said: Have you seen the latest season of Picard? 3rd and final season was best, especially for those that watched Next Generation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,567 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 4 hours ago, toddc said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPvsOA 287 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 We may need him to play Oline instead of Dline his 1st year unless we can pick things up on that side of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, HAPvsOA said: We may need him to play Oline instead of Dline his 1st year unless we can pick things up on that side of the line. We won't. If we don't get what we need from HS OLs we will go to the portal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardin Drake 1,834 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Texas, nice. The other school with stupid amounts of NIL money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPvsOA 287 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Finally a Commit Warch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Previewing decision day for Auburn DL target Malik Blocton Cole Pinkston 2024 recruit Malik Blocton already has visited Auburn multiple times. (Photo courtesy of Malik Blocton) Defensive lineman Malik Blocton from Pike Road (Ala.) is set to make his decision on Saturday. Blocton is the younger brother of Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris. Before Harris transferred from Kansas to Auburn, Blocton was already being recruited by Auburn. Blocton has been to more Auburn home games than he can probably count. The Tigers have been seen as the favorite several times before, but other schools continued to join the mix. Schools such as Florida, Texas and Clemson began recruiting him heavily. He was even offered by Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, USC, Tennessee and many others earlier this year. Blocton has continued to develop as a prospect and is set to make one fanbase very happy on Saturday. Here is a quick preview of Blocton’s commit announcement: TIME: 3 p.m. CT. (or just after) at Pike Road High School RANKING/RATING: Blocton, who is listed at 6-foot-3, 255 pounds, is the No. 41 defensive lineman in the country for the On3 Industry Ranking. He is the No. 25 recruit in the state of Alabama and is No. 459 nationally. Blocton holds a 88.76 On3 Industry rating and an 88 rating from On3. Blocton is considered a 4-star on Rivals. THE 411: Blocton, while receiving offers from many big schools, has always been perceived as liking Auburn. While the Tigers have consistently recruited him, other programs such as Texas and Florida began to press on him a good bit. Blocton was blown away by his Texas visit and heard constantly from Florida. At one time, it seemed more likely that he could pick a school other than Auburn. Then the Tigers decided to apply more pressure as to not let him get away from home. Going into the commitment, the Tigers feel good about not letting Blocton slip away. Quotes of note — “Auburn has been consistent. No matter who the coaching staff was, Auburn has been consistent with me. Auburn has had a new defensive line coach almost every year since I been in high school. No matter who it was, from Coach (Nick) Eason to Coach (Jimmy) Brumbaugh to Coach (Jeremy Garrett), all of them have made me a priority for them. Coach Garrett told me that when I come in, he wants me to play end (5) at first and then gradually moving inside (4i).” — “He (Garrett) just wanted me to know that he’s been here, that he’s been recruiting me from the beginning. Before he was even at Auburn he was recruiting me when he was at Liberty. It was last year on June 1. I was at camp and he was there. When he saw me he offered me on the spot. I knew Coach Freeze from a long time ago because he was recruiting my brother. When my brother was coming out of high school, Liberty was one of his top schools. So me and Coach Freeze, we’ve known him.” Why it could be Auburn/Our pick RECRUITING PREDICTION MACHINE: The RPM favors Auburn at 95.9% IF AUBURN LANDS HIM: It would give the Tigers commitment No. 10 in the 2024 class and possibly jump a few spots. WHY IT COULD BE AUBURN: Relationships with Freeze and Garrett, connection with Auburn and brother Marcus Harris, proximity to home. WHY IT COULD BE SOMEONE ELSE: Texas’ Bo Davis, former Alabama defensive line coach, has been on Blocton for a while. Texas made a favorable impression on both Malik and his mom. The Longhorns have recruited him well. OUR PICK: Auburn. Even with Texas having a good bit to offer, including early playing time, Blocton will more than likely choose to stay close to home at a school he could not be more familiar with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AUwent 3,754 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) Ugh, if we lose this guy IDK how we move forward. It would be very clear that we do not have the NIL $, which is a potentially terminal problem for our program. Edited July 8, 2023 by AUwent 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,567 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Texas made a run. Made this too close to call. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,754 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 (edited) I can't wait to lose Crawford, Perry and Riddick too! This is a disaster, and one I don't know how we dig ourselves out of. Edited July 8, 2023 by AUwent 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autan 737 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 7 minutes ago, AUwent said: Ugh, if we lose this guy IDK how we move forward. It would be very clear that we do not have the NIL $, which could be a terminal problem for our program. You're correct. I think Blocton would probably be the closest to a lock that we have left on our board. AU football program would be in a world of hurt if he were to slip away. I would hate to be known as Transfer Portal U, but whatever it takes. WDE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, AUwent said: I can't wait to lose Crawford, Perry and Riddick too! This is a disaster, and one I don't know how we dig ourselves out of. @AUwent Please let things play out before posting. This whining stuff, even before decisions are made somtimes, has become very tiresome & overbearing. You are free to post of course. Just realize this constant "sky is falling" mentality has grown very thin for a good number of us and is not good for board moral. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 6 minutes ago, autan said: I think Blocton would probably be the closest to a lock that we have left on our board. Reese Baker. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuCivilEng1 11,012 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 I can’t take another weekend of recruiting disappointment. Bring him home Hugh! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,105 Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 National Analyst Gerry Hamilton made a pick today for Blocton to AU with 80% confidence FWIW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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