2025 Recruiting Thread

Zeek · September 18, 2023

Updated April 9th, 2024

Quarterback (Need 1 HS and 1 Transfer)

5* Julian Lewis - USC commit
4* Husan Longstreet - Texas A&M leads according to the RPM
4* Deuce Knight - Notre Dame commit
4* KJ Lacey - Texas commit

Spoiler

Longstreet is priority #1 and Auburn has done a great job getting him on campus twice (all the way from California no less) in two weeks. If Auburn were to miss here then it's likely we kick the tires on the other three listed above.

4* Antwann Hill from Warner Robins, GA is another guy I could see Auburn making a push for should things head south with Longstreet.

I listed a need for 1 HS and 1 Transfer because it's likely Geriner leaves this year and Thorne will be out of eligibility.

For what it's worth, I think that Longstreet commits to Auburn somewhat soon.

Running Back (Need 2)

4* Akylin Dear - Ole Miss commit
4* Bo Jackson - Ohio State leads according to the RPM
4* Ousmane Kromah - FSU leads according to the RPM
4* Anthony Rogers - Alabama commit
4* Alvin Henderson - Miami leads based on my intel
3* Shekai Mills-Knight - Ole Miss leads according to the RPM
NR Malakhi Lewis - FSU leads according to the RPM

Spoiler

Auburn is sort of stuck here until Alvin Henderson publicly defects to Miami. They will fight that battle up until the last minute but we're not going to over spend on a 1A running back. A few of the others have visited but haven't yet been the recipients of a big push by Auburn.

Jarquez Hunter and Brian Battie will be gone after this season though. There is a possibility (depending on how Cobb and Alston perform) that Auburn might go fishing in the portal going into the 2025-26 season. If not they will need to take two from the high school ranks and currently don't lead for one.

This is a position group I am tracking closely now that Cadillac is gone.

Wide Receiver (Need 3-5)

5* Caleb Cunningham - Mississippi State leads according to the RPM
4* Travis Smith - Georgia leads according to the RPM
4* Cortez Mills - Miami leads according to the RPM
4* Marcus Harris - Texas leads according to the RPM
4* Phillip Bell - USC leads according to the RPM
4* Chris Lawson - USC leads according to the RPM
4* Radarious Jackson - Ole Miss leads according to the RPM
4* Girard Pringle - Miami commit
4* CJ Wiley - Georgia leads according to the RPM
4* Thomas Blackshear - Georgia leads according to the RPM
3* Dillon Alfred - Missouri leads according to the RPM
3* Kamare Williams - Miami leads according to the RPM
3* Zadian Gentry - SMU leads according to the RPM
3* Tyler Williams - UCF leads according to the RPM
3* Daylyn Upshaw - Auburn leads according to the RPM
3* Tristan Norman - Vandy leads leads according to the RPM
NR Branden Hoch - Auburn leads according to the RPM

Spoiler

You might be thinking to yourself "dang Zeek this is a long list" and you would be 100% correct. I expect 3 receivers to transfer out soon, we have a few that will exhaust eligibility this year, and while talented the current group is very young and will need depth. I wonder if following up last years receiver haul will be tough; players will know that finding time on the field with Coleman, Perry, and the other freshmen this year could be tough.

Cunningham feels like a hard pull and a long shot at this point. Seems like he might want to stay in his home state.

After that I am really not sure where Auburn stands with a few of these kids. This is not a position I am super concerned about with Nix as our OC and our previous year in recruiting the position. We will get more talent here for sure. It's a strong recruiting class for this position.

Tight End (Need 2)

4* Ethan Barbour - Georgia commit
4* Nick Townsend - Alabama leads according to the RPM
4* Emaree Winston - Texas commit
4* Chase Loftin - Nebraska leads according to the RPM
4* Logan Brooking - Clemson commit
3* Aj Ia - Auburn leads according to the RPM
3* Hollis Davidson - Auburn commit
3* Ryan Ghea - Auburn commit

Spoiler

We have a lot of seniors that are out of eligibility here. If Micah Riley doesn't see the field much he might look for other opportunities but I don't know if he could just be waiting his turn.

Two are already committed but I could see a transfer being brought in as well. I listed some of the other high school guys because I think this is a spot where we could theoretically process someone.

Barbour and Townsend are guys that I would keep pushing for and if they say yes you make room.

Offensive Line (5-6 HS)

5* David Sanders - Georgia leads according to the RPM
5* Ty Haywood - Oklahoma leads according to the RPM
5* Andrew Babalola - Kansas State leads according to the RPM
5* Josh Petty - Clemson leads according to the RPM
5* Michael Fasusi - Texas leads according to the RPM
4* Solomon Thomas - FSU commit
4* Broderick Shull - Auburn leads according to the RPM
4* Juan Gaston - Georgia leads according to the RPM
4* Tavaris Dice - Auburn commit
4* Carde Smith - Auburn commit
3* Mal Waldrep - Clemson leads according to the RPM
3* Tai Buster - Auburn commit
3* Spencer Dowland - Auburn commit
3* Jacobe Ward - Auburn leads according to the RPM

Spoiler

I am a fan of filling each spot each cycle (LT, LG, C, RG, RT) and any additional when possible. This is a position I would love to see Auburn build through the high school ranks and continually develop in a consitent strength program. Auburn already has three on board that they like a lot. Shull and Smith are two more targets that might close out the high school portion of this class.

Defensive Line & Edge (Need 3-5)

5* Zayden Walker - Georgia commit
4* Isaiah Gibson - USC commit
4* Jared Smith - Georgia leads according to the RPM
4* Zion Grady - Alabama leads according to the RPM
4* Jakaleb Faulk - Auburn commit
4* Landon Merritt - Ohio State commit
4* C.J. May - Auburn leads according to the RPM
4* Christian Gass - Kentucky leads according to the RPM
3* Talib Graham - Ole Miss commit
3* Grayshaun Swain - Auburn leads according to the RPM
NR Anthony Kruah - Auburn leads according to the RPM
5* Elijah Griffin - Georgia leads according to the RPM
5* Justus Terry - USC commit
4* Christian Garrett - Georgia leads according to the RPM
4* Andrew Maddox - Ole Miss leads according to the RPM
4* Antonio Coleman - Alabama commit
4* Jourdin Crawford - Auburn commit
4* Malik Autry - Auburn commit
4* Zavion Hardy - South Carolina leads according to the RPM
3* Walter Mathis - South Carolina leads according to the RPM

Spoiler

With three already on board, I think Auburn is being selective with its next 2-3 spots at the position. Jared Smith, Zion Grady, and Antonio Coleman are all guys the staff are working hard to land in this class. This position needs a lot more depth and the staff is willing to invest heavily here.

Linebacker (Need 2-3)

4* Tavion Wallace - FSU leads according to the RPM
4* Jadon Perlotte - Georgia commit
4* Tyler Lockhart - Mississippi State leads according to the RPM
4* Jarcoby Hopson - Ole Miss leads according to the RPM
3* Coleman Lewis - Auburn leads according to the RPM

Spoiler

We brought in a big and talented group of linebackers in the previous cycle. That might be why we aren't pushing hard for a big number in this class. I am tracking this position as one that currently concerns me just a little. After being pretty bad and/or thin at this position for a few years it's not somewhere I want to be complacent.

Defensive Back (Need 3-6)

5* Na'eem Offord - Ohio State commit
4* Jontae Gilbert - Clemson leads according to the RPM
4* Devin Williams - Auburn commit
4* Tae Harris - Clemson commit
4* Mark Manfred - Ole Miss commit
3* Shamar Arnoux - Tennessee leads according to the RPM
3* Dylan Lewis - Tennessee commit
3* Jaylen Bell - Indiana leads according to the RPM
NR Zacharey Smith - Auburn leads according to the RPM
NR Dante Core - Auburn leads according to the RPM
4* Anquon Fegans - my intel suggests Auburn is trending
4* Kendarius Reddick - UCF commit
4* Eric Winters - Auburn is trending
4* Jaedon Harmon - Alabama leads according to the RPM
3* Jotavion Pierce - Mizzou leads according to the RPM
3* Timothy Merritt - Tennessee leads according to the RPM

Paladin · September 19, 2023

ellitor · September 19, 2023

Visited AU last weekend. Committing this Friday. UGa has been a long time favotite but AU 247 saus AU has at least made some ground up here. If it looks like or is AU a thread will be created for him.

abw0004 · September 20, 2023

15 hours ago, ellitor said:

Visited AU last weekend. Committing this Friday. UGa has been a long time favotite but AU 247 saus AU has at least made some ground up here. If it looks like or is AU a thread will be created for him.

Alpharetta high school is less than a mile from my office. Like I said last week, if we can lock Alpharetta down and away from UGA that might be the best pipeline Auburn would ever have.

Zeek · September 21, 2023

On 9/18/2023 at 1:45 PM, Zeek said:

We are just starting with offers because there isn't a clear picture yet of how things will shake out. I will have a better idea in a few months of where we stand. Using the ON3 rankings for now.

Quarterback (11 Offers)

5* Bryce Underwood | 6'3" 210 lbs. | Belleville | Belleville, MI

4* George MacIntyre | 6'5.5" 185 lbs. | Brentwood Academy | Nashville, TN

4* Deuce Knight | 6'4.5" 180 lbs. | George County | Lucedale, MS | Notre Dame Commit

4* KJ Lacey | 6'1" 180 lbs. | Saraland | Saraland, AL | Texas Commit

4* Antwann Hill | 6'4.5" 205 lbs. | Houston County | Warner Robins, GA

4* Darrell Johnson | 6'3" 205 lbs. | Dodge County | Eastman, GA

4* Blake Hebert | 6'2.5" 213 lbs. | Central Catholic | Lawrence, MA | Clemson Commit

4* Ryan Montgomery | 6'3" 210 lbs. | Findlay | Findlay, OH

4* Madden Iamaleava | 6'3" 185 lbs. | Warren | Long Beach, CA

3* Quentin Murphy | 6'1" 205 lbs. | Joe T. Robinson | Little Rock, AR

NR Kaleb Bailey | 5'11.5" 190 lbs. | North Shore | Houston, TX

Running Back (19 Offers)

4* Harlem Berry | 5'10.5" 177 lbs. | St Martin's Episcopal School | Metairie, LA

4* Ousmane Kromah | 6'1" 210 lbs. | Lee County | Leesburg, GA

4* Jordon Davison | 5'11" 210 lbs. | Mater Dai | Santa Ana, CA

4* Anthony Rogers | 5'8" 185 lbs. | IMG Academy | Pike Road, AL | Alabama Commit

4* Gideon Davidson | 5'11" 185 lbs. | Liberty Christian Academy | Lynchburg, VA | Clemson Commit

4* Alvin Henderson | 5'9" 185 lbs. | Elba | Elba, AL

4* Taevion Swint | 5'9" 180 lbs. | Osceola | Kissimmee, FL | UCF Commit

4* Deondrae Riden | 5'10" 195 lbs. | DeSoto | DeSoto, TX

4* Waltez Clark | 6'0.5" 190 lbs. | Plant | Tampa, FL | Florida Commit

4* Tory Blaylock | 5'11" 175 lbs. | Atascocita | Houston, TX

4* James Simon | 6'0" 198 lbs. | Calvary Baptist Academy | Shreveport, LA

4* Akylin Dear | 6'1" 200 lbs. | Quitman | Quitman, MS

4* Byron Louis | 6'0" 208 lbs. | American Heritage | Fort Lauderdale, FL

4* Kiandrea Barker | 5'11.5" 185 lbs. | The Woodlands | Beebe, AR | Penn State Commit

4* Justin Thurman | 6'0" 180 lbs. | Jesuit | Tampa, FL | ND Commit

3* Justin Baker | 5'9" 200 lbs. | Buford | Buford, GA

3* D'Shaun Ford | 5'11.5" 218 lbs. | Opelousas | Opelousas, LA

NR Malakhi Lewis | 5'9" 180 lbs. | Stanton College Prep | Jacksonville, FL

NR Greg Peacock | 5'10" 180 lbs. | Glynn Academy | Brunswick, GA

Wide Receiver (26 Offers)

5* Ryan Williams | 6'0" 155 lbs. | Saraland | Saraland, AL | Alabama Commit

4* Caleb Cunningham | 6'3" 185 lbs. | Choctaw County | Ackerman, MS

4* Andrew Marsh | 6'0.5" 175 lbs. | Katy Jordan | Fulshear, TX

4* Dallas Wilson | 6'3" 180 lbs. | Tampa Bay Tech | Tampa, FL | Committed to Oregon

4* Phillip Bell | 6'1" 185 lbs. | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo, CA

4* Marcus Harris | 6'1" 175 lbs. | Mater Dei | Santa Ana, CA

4* Adrian Wilson | 6'1" 170 lbs. | Weiss | Pflugerville, TX | Oregon Commit

4* Naeshaun Montgomery | 6'1" 165 lbs. | Cardinal Newman | West Palm Beach, FL

4* Isaiah Mozee | 6'0" 190 lbs. | Lee's Summit North | Lee's Summit, MO

4* Cortez Mills | 6'1" 170 lbs. | Homestead | Homestead, FL

4* Waden Charles | 6'3" 185 lbs. | Palm Beach Central | Boynton Beach, FL | Miami Commit

4* Daylon Singleton | 5'9" 150 lbs. | DeSoto | DeSoto, TX | SMU Commit

4* Kamare Williams | 6'4" 174 lbs. | Palm Beach Central | Boynton Beach, FL

4* Taz Williams Jr. | 6'1" 180 lbs. | Red Oak | Red Oak, TX

4* Russell Babineaux | 5'8" 157 lbs. | Acadiana | Lafayette, LA

4* Koby Howard | 5'11.5" 175 lbs. | Western High School | Davie, FL

4* Dillon Alfred | 6'0" 167 lbs. | Saraland | Gautier, MS

3* Zadian Gentry | 6'1" 165 lbs. | McKinney | McKinney, TX

3* Thomas Blackshear | 6'0.5" 195 lbs. | Calvary Day School | Savannah, GA

3* Joshua Moore | 6'3" 170 lbs. | West Broward | Pembroke Pines, FL

3* Santonyo Isaac | 6'0" 160 lbs. | Tampa Bay Tech | Tampa, FL

3* Ja'Kayden Ferguson | 6'2" 175 lbs. | Fort Bend Marshall | Houston, TX

3* David Rodriguez | 5'11" 155 lbs. | Mount Pleasant | Providence, RI

3* Daylyn Upshaw | 5'11" 175 lbs. | Central | Phenix City, AL

NR Tae'shaun Gelsey | 6'4" 210 lbs. | Jean Ribault | Jacksonville, FL

NR Lex Cyrus | 5'10" 175 lbs. | Susquehanna Twp | Harrisburg, PA

Tight End ( 12 Offers)

4* Elyiss Williams | 6'7" 235 lbs. | Camden County | Folkston, GA | Georgia Commit

4* Nate Roberts | 6'4" 235 lbs. | Washington | Washington, OK

4* Kiotti Armstrong | 6'5" 246 lbs. | Jasper | Jasper, TX

4* T'Andre Waverly | 6'4" 215 lbs. | Kamiak | Mukilteo, WA

4* Ethan Barbour | 6'2.5" 225 lbs. | Alpharetta | Alpharetta, GA

4* Dasaahn Brame | 6'6" 225 lbs. | Derby | Derby, KS

4* Emaree Winston | 6'3" 230 lbs. | Calhoun | Calhoun, GA

4* Jack VanDorselaer | 6'4" 225 lbs. | Southlake Carroll | Southlake, TX

4* Ryan Ghea | 6'5" 228 lbs. | Milton | Alpharetta, GA

4* Logan Brooking | 6'4" 235 lbs. | Savannah Christian Prep | Savannah, GA

3* AJ Ia | 6'6" 220 lbs. | Orange Lutheran | Orange, CA

3* Bear Tenney | 6'5" 226 lbs. | Lovejoy | Lucas, TX

Offensive Tackle (23 Offers)

5* David Sanders | 6'5.5" 250 lbs. | Providence Day School | Charlotte, NC

4* Micah DeBose | 6'4" 280 lbs. | Vigor | Mobile, AL | UGA Commit

4* Michael Fasusi | 6'4" 287 lbs. | Lewisville | Lewisville, TX

4* Soloman Thomas | 6'4" 290 lbs. | Raines | Jacksonville, FL

4* Josh Petty | 6'4" 265 lbs. | Fellowship Christian School | Roswell, GA

4* Ty Haywood | 6'4.5" 270 lbs. | Ryan | Denton, TX

4* Douglas Utu | 6'5" 270 lbs. | Bishop Gorman | Las Vegas, NV

4* Jaylen Gilchrist | 6'3" 315 lbs. | Salem | Virginia Beach, VA

4* Juan Gaston | 6'7.5" 330 lbs. | Westlake | Atlanta, GA

4* Mason Short | 6'5.5" 300 lbs. | Evans | Evans, GA | Alabama Commit

4* Nicolai Brooks | 6'7" 345 lbs. | John F Kennedy | Cedar Rapids, IA | Iowa Commit

4* Carter Lowe | 6'5" 285 lbs. | Whitmer | Toledo, OH

4* Brayden Jacobs | 6'5.5" 310 lbs. | Buford | Buford, GA

4* Ziyare Addison | 6'5" 270 lbs. | Sumner | Tampa, FL

4* Logan Schram | 6'6" 315 lbs. | Boerne | Boerne, TX

4* Max Buchanan | 6'4" 275 lbs. | Seminole | Sanford, AL

3* Mal Waldrep | 6'4" 280 lbs. | Central | Phenix City, AL

NR Jaylan Beckley | 6'3.5" 300 lbs. | Trinity Christian Academy | Addison, TX

NR Mario Nash | 6'6" 275 lbs. | Kemper County | De Kalb, MS

NR Tyler Miller | 6'7" 340 lbs. | Laurel | Laurel, MS

NR Carde Smith | Williamson | Mobile, AL

NR Tavaris Dice | 6'6" 275 lbs. | Langston Hughes | Fairburn, GA

NR Spencer Dowland | 6'6" 290 lbs. | Athens | Athens, AL | Auburn Commit

Interior Offensive Line (8 Offers)

4* Justin Hasenhuetl | 6'5" 270 lbs. | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School | Rabun Gap, GA

4* Peyton Joseph | 6'3" 280 lbs. | Peach County | Fort Valley, GA

4* Cortez Smith | 6'2.5" 270 lbs. | Parkview | Snellville, GA

4* Chauncey Gooden | 6'4" 315 lbs. | Lipscomb Academy | Nashville, TN

4* Avery Gach | 6'5" 265 lbs. | Wylie E. Groves | Franklin, MI

4* Dontrell Glover | 6'4" 310 lbs. | Langston Hughes | Fairburn, GA | Alabama Commit

4* Kale Edwards | 6'4" 325 lbs. | Dyersburg | Dyersburg, TN

NR Jacobe Ward | 6'4" 305 lbs. | Benedictine Military School | Savannah, GA

Edge (15 Offers)

5* Zayden Walker | 6'1.5" 225 lbs. | Schley County | Ellaville, GA

4* Ari Watford | 6'5" 230 lbs. | Maury | Norfolk, VA

4* Iose Spenesa | 6'4" 245 lbs. | Edwardsville | Edwardsville, IL

4* Zion Grady | 6'4" 210 lbs. | Charles Henderson | Troy, AL

4* Jared Smith | 6'6" 230 lbs. | Spain Park | Hoover, AL

4* Bryce Davis | 6'2.5" 245 lbs. | Grimsley | Greensboro, NC

4* Amaree Williams | 6'4" 205 lbs. | The Benjamin School | Palm Beach Gardens, FL

4* Christopher Burgess | 6'4" 230 lbs. | Simeon | Chicago, IL

4* Jakaleb Faulk | 6'3.5" 225 lbs. | Highland Home | Highland Home, AL | Auburn Commit

4* CJ May | 6'4" 225 lbs. | Highland Home | Highland Home, AL

4* Isaiah Gibson | 6'5" 257 lbs. | Warner Robins | Warner Robins, GA

4* Randy Adirika | 6'5" 248 lbs. | Miami Central | Miami, FL

3* Anthony Williams | 6'4" 185 lbs. | Shadow Creek | Pearland, TX

NR Talib Graham | 6'2" 235 lbs. | Daphne | Daphne, AL

NR Grayshaun Swain | 6'2" 215 lbs. | Anniston School | Anniston, AL

Defensive Line (33 Offers)

5* Elijah Griffin | 6'4" 270 lbs | Savannah Christian Prep | Savannah, GA

4* Justus Terry | 6'5" 275 lbs | Manchester | Manchester, GA | Georgia Commit

4* Trent Wilson | 6'3" 275 lbs | St. Frances Academy | Baltimore, MD

4* Nathaniel Marshall | 6'5" 240 lbs | Fenwick | Oak Park, IL

4* London Merritt | 6'2" 235 lbs | Woodward Academy | Atlanta, GA

4* Jalen Wiggins | 6'5" 235 lbs | James Rickards | Tallahassee, FL

4* Andrew Maddox | 6'3" 270 lbs | Oak Grove | Hattiesburg, MS

4* Isaiah Campbell | 6'4" 250 lbs | Southern | Durham, NC

4* Kamauryn Morgan | 6'5" 230 lbs | Red Oak | Red Oak, TX

4* Amare Adams | 6'6" 250 lbs | South Florence | Lake City, SC

4* DJ Sanders | 6'3" 290 lbs | Bellville | Bellville, TX

4* Kevin Oatis | 6'1" 285 lbs | Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg, MS

4* Ethan Utley | 6'3.5" 275 lbs | Ensworth | Nashville, TN

4* Reginald Vaughn | 6'2" 257 lbs | Hartfield Academy | Jackson, MS

4* Christian Garrett | 6'3" 261 lbs | Prince Avenue Christian School | Bogart, GA

4* Jourdin Crawford | 6'1.5" 310 lbs | Parker | Birmingham, AL

4* Jaylen Williams | 6'6" 280 lbs | Palatine | Palatine, IL

4* Antonion Coleman | 6'2" 265 lbs | Saraland | Saraland, AL | Alabama Commit

4* Julian Marks | 6'7" 255 lbs | St. Thomas Aquinas | Overland Park, KS | Missouri Commit

4* Brandon Brown | 6'2" 275 lbs | Eau Gallie | Melbourne, FL

4* Dilan Battle | 6'2" 315 lbs | Mansfield Timberview | Arlington, TX

4* Kevin Wynn | 6'3" 320 lbs | Greene County | Greensboro, GA

4* Zion Williams | 6'4" 296 lbs | Lufkin | Lufkin, TX

4* Jason Dowell | 6'4" 285 lbs | Cahokia | East Saint Louis, IL

4* Kaden Strayhorn | 6'3" 290 lbs | IMG Academy | Novi, MI

3* Malik Autry | 6'5" 285 lbs | Opelika | Opelika, AL | Auburn Commit*

3* Davion Dixon | 6'3" 305 lbs | Miami Palmetto | Miami, FL | ND Commit

NR Walter Mathis | 6'2" 270 lbs | Calvary Baptist Day | Savannah, GA

NR Jyon Simon | 6'2" 261 lbs | Raines | Jacksonville, FL

NR DeMario Moore | 6'2" 245 lbs | Mauldin | Mauldin, SC

NR Jhrevious Hall | 6'2" 270 lbs | Columbia Central | Columbia, TN

NR Amir Leonard-Jean Charles | 6'4" 285 lbs | Lipscomb Academy | Mount Juliet, TN

NR Charles House | 6'3" 285 lbs | North Mecklenburg | Charlotte, NC

Linebacker (20 Offers)

4* Jonah Williams | 6'3" 200 lbs | Ball | Galveston, TX

4* Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng | 6'2" 210 lbs | IMG Academy | Mnassas, VA

4* Jadon Perlotte | 6'3" 200 lbs | Buford | Buford, GA | Georgia Commit

4* Tavion Wallace | 6'1" 197 lbs | Wayne County | Jesup, GA

4* Madden Faraimo | 6'3" 200 lbs | J Serra Catholic | San Diego, CA

4* Riley Pettijohn | 6'3" 200 lbs | McKinney | McKinney, TX

4* Tarvos Alford | 6'2" 204 lbs | Vero Beach | Port Saint Lucie, FL

4* Elijah Barnes | 6'3" 210 lbs | Skyline | Dallas, TX

4* Jarcoby Hopson | 6'1.5" 205 lbs | Lake Cormorant | Horn Lake, MS

4* Gavin Nix | 6'0" 226 lbs | IMG Academy | Bradenton, FL

4* Kelvion Riggins | 5'11.5" 205 lbs | Forney | Forney, TX

4* Elijah Melendez | 6'2" 220 lbs | Osceola | Kissimmee, FL

4* Ethan Pritchard | 6'1" 180 lbs | Seminole | Sanford, FL

4* Ezekiel Marcelin | 6'1" 195 lbs | Miami Central | Miami, FL

3* Weston Port | 6'2" 210 lbs | San Juan Hills | San Juan Capistrano, CA

3* JJ Shelton | 6'1" 190 lbs | South Oak Cliff | Dallas, TX

3* Landon McComber | 6'2" 185 lbs | Bishop Gorman | Las Vegas, NV

3* Coleman Lewis | 6'1" 205 lbs | Lowndes | Valdosta, GA

NR Parker Meese | 6'2" 215 lbs | IMG Academy | Dallas, TX

NR Antoine Deslauriers | 6'1" 225 lbs | Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School | Montreal, QC

Cornerback (18 Offers)

5* Na'eem Offord | 6'1" 180 lbs | Parker | Birmingham, AL

4* Jaboree Antoine | 6'1" 170 lbs | Westgate | New Iberia, LA

4* Jontae Gilbert | 6'1" 180 lbs | Douglass | Atlanta, GA

4* Tarion Grant | 6'4" 175 lbs | Siegel | Murfreesboro, TN

4* Devin Williams | 5'11" 168 lbs | Buford | Buford, GA

4* Chris Ewald | 5'11" 161 lbs | Chaminade-Madonna Prep | Hollywood, FL | Michigan Commit

4* Daryus Dixson | 6'1" 180 lbs | Mater Dei | Santa Ana, CA

4* Ben Hanks | 6'1" 150 lbs | Booker T. Washington | Miami, FL

4* Cobey Sellers | 5'11.5" 165 lbs | Shadow Creek | Pearland, TX

4* Jett White | 6'1.5" 165 lbs | Edison | Miami, FL

4* Antonio Branch | 6'2" 175 lbs | Booker T. Washington | Miami, FL

4* Kevyn Humes | 5'11" 170 lbs | St. Frances Academy | Baltimore, MD

3* Shamar Arnoux | 6'1" 175 lbs | Milton | Alpharetta, GA | Tennessee Commit

3* Charles Bass | 6'2" 180 lbs | East St. Louis | Saint Louis, MO

3* Jaylen Bell | 5'10" 160 lbs | Grayson | Loganville, GA | LSU Commit

3* Dylan Lewis | 5'11.5" 180 lbs | Milton | Alpharetta, GA

NR Mason Alexander | 6'0" 165 lbs | Hamilton Southeastern | Fishers, IN

NR Thomas Young | Lake Nona | Orlando, FL

Safety ( 16 Offers)

5* DJ Pickett | 6'3" 170 lbs | Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills, FL

4* Anquon Fegans | 6'0" 190 lbs | Thompson | Oxford, AL

4* Hylton Stubbs | 6'2" 175 lbs | Mandarin | Jacksonville, FL

4* Eric Winters | 6'2" 195 lbs | Enterprise | Enterprise, AL

4* Kainoa Winston | 5'10.5" 185 lbs | Gonzaga | Montgomery Village, MD

4* Matai Tagoa'i | 6'4" 185 lbs | San Clemente | San Clemente, CA

4* Matels Carter | 6'1" 185 lbs | Paducah Tilghman | Paducah, KY

4* Amari Wallace | 5'11" 170 lbs | Miami Central | Miami, FL

4* Bryce Fitzgerald | 6'1" 175 lbs | Christopher Columbus HS | Miami, FL

4* Kendall Daniels | 6'3" 187 lbs | Maury | Norfolk, VA

4* Omarion Robinson | 6'0" 170 lbs | Parkview Magnet | Little Rock, AR

4* Jaylen Mosley | 6'0" 185 lbs | Jackson Christian | Jackson, TN

3* CJ Jimcoily | 6'3" 200 lbs | Lipscomb Academy | Nashville, TN

3* Tomothy Merritt | 6'2" 180 lbs | Parker | Birmingham, AL

NR Kade Phillips | 6'2" 170 lbs | Hightower | Missouri City, TX

NR Jotavion Pierce | 6'2" 185 lbs | Montgomery Catholic Prepatory | Montgomery, AL

Athlete (18 Offers)

4* Jordan Young | 6'0" 170 lbs | Monroe | Monroe, NC

4* Cameron Sparks | 6'3" 210 lbs | Baylor School | Chattanooga, TN

4* Alex Graham | 6'0" 170 lbs | IMG Academy | Detroit, MI

4* CJ Nickson | 6'5" 216 lbs | Weatherford | Weatherford, OK

4* Donovan Johnson | 6'0.5" 210 lbs | IMG Academy | Savannah, GA

4* Derick Smith | 6'0.5" 185 lbs | Southside | Selma, AL

4* Keylan Moses | 6'1.5" 215 lbs | University Lab | Baton Rouge, LA

4* LaMason Waller | 6'2" 170 lbs | Sultana | Hesperia, CA

4* Josiah Abdullah | 5'10" 175 lbs | Woodward Academy | Atlanta, GA

3* Vernell Brown III | 5'10.5" 165 lbs | Jones | Wildwood, FL

3* Jayden Anderson | 6'0" 162 lbs | Green Run | Virginia Beach, VA

NR Stephon Shivers | 6'5" 366 lbs | Humboldt | Humboldt, TN

NR Uriah Points | Grayson | Loganville, GA

NR Sean Cuono | 5'11" 180 lbs | Calvary Christian | Clearwater, FL

NR Chandler Jordan | 6'3" 188 lbs | North Gwinnett | Suwanee, GA

NR Caleb Chester | 6'1" 175 lbs | Fort Bend Marshall | Missouri Cty, TX

NR Jaylon Parnell | 6'2" 219 lbs | Pascagoula | Pascagoula, MS

NR Robert Jones | 6'1" 165 lbs | Vero Beach | Tampa, FL

Recruits that Auburn is in the top 2 for according to ON3's RPM:

4* RB - Alvin Henderson - Auburn in first followed by Alabama
NR RB - Malakhi Lewis - FSU in first followed by Auburn
4* WR - Dillon Alfred - Ole Miss in first followed by Auburn
3* WR - Santonyo Isaac - UCF in first followed by Auburn
3* WR - Daylyn Upshaw - Auburn in first followed by Georgia Tech
4* TE - Ryan Ghea - Georgia Tech in first followed by Auburn
3* OL - Mal Waldrep - Auburn in first followed by Georgia
NR OL - Carde Smith - Auburn in first followed by Vanderbilt
NR OL - Spencer Dowland - Auburn Commit
NR OL - Jacobe Ward - Alabama in first followed by Auburn
4* ED - Zion Grady - Alabama in first followed by Auburn
4* ED - Jakaleb Faulk - Auburn Commit
4* ED - CJ May - Auburn in first followed by Tennessee
NR ED - Grayson Swain - Auburn in first followed by UAB
NR ED - Talib Graham - South Alabama in first followed by Auburn
4* DL - Jourdin Crawford - Alabama in first followed by Auburn
3* DL - Malik Autry - Auburn Commit - both sides might mutually part ways though...
NR DL - Jyon Simon - FAMU in first followed by Auburn
NR DL - DeMario Moore - Georgia in first followed by Auburn
4* LB - Jarcoby Hopson - Ole Miss in first followed by Auburn
3* LB - Coleman Lewis - Auburn in first followed by UCF
5* CB - Na'eem Offord - Alabama in first followed by Auburn
4* S - Eric Winters - Auburn in first followed by Georgia
4* S - Amari Wallace - Miami in first followed by Auburn
4* S - Jaylen Mosley - Ole Miss in first followed by Auburn
3* S - Timothy Merritt - Tennessee in first followed by Auburn
NR S - Jotavion Pierce - Auburn in first followed by UAB
4* ATH - Derick Smith - Auburn in first followed by Alabama
NR ATH - Sean Cuono - USF in first followed by Auburn

AUINSY · September 21, 2023

15 minutes ago, Zeek said:

3* WR - Santonyo Isaac - UCF in first followed by Auburn

If he wants to run block his entire career, he should go to UCF. If he wants to catch balls, he should come to Auburn.

Zeek · September 21, 2023

1 minute ago, AUINSY said:

If he wants to run block his entire career, he should go to UCF. If he wants to catch balls, he should come to Auburn.

Maybe it's arrogance but typically if I see us running second behind a program like that I assume we haven't pushed that hard. But yes, Matthew Hill cosigns this statement.

TigerPAC · September 21, 2023

I will be in enterprise this weekend visiting friends and will attend their game (winters the 4* safety) Friday night.

Paladin · September 22, 2023

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Paladin · September 22, 2023

Four-star WR hearing from AU 'a lot'

Caleb Jones • AuburnSports

Auburn hasn't offered Dylan Vickerson yet, but he feels it could be coming soon.

The four-star wide receiver out of Fairburn, Ga., was on campus Saturday, watching Auburn take on Samford in its homecoming game. His recent conversations with secondary coach Zac Etheridge and wide receivers' coach Marcus Davis prompted the game day visit, as the 2025 prospect begins to truly explore programs.

What would an offer from the Tigers mean to him?

"A lot, I grew up watching them," Vickerson said. "They weren’t first on my list, but after this visit, I ain’t gonna lie, they moved up a lot."

Dylan Vickerson visited Auburn for the Samford game. (Caleb Jones | AuburnSports.com)

Right now, Vickerson is hearing from programs like Tennessee, Miami, UCF and Missouri the most, as his offer list grows closer to 20 schools. Auburn's been talking with him a lot over the last month, with the contact period for 2025 recruits opening up in August.

"I just had to come check it out," Vickerson said, "It was good, I really liked it, I liked the atmosphere. Everybody in here, they treated me with respect, I liked the hospitality here. I liked it a lot and just looking forward to coming back."

Both Etheridge and Davis have expressed interest in Vickerson on both sides of the ball. Although he's listed as a wide receiver, the 6-foot-3 Georgia native can also play defensive back.

"Coach Zac (Etheridge), Coach (Marcus) Davis, they’ve been on me a lot, they’ve been on me heavy," Vickerson said. "They led me here to the game. I was kicking it with them, I liked it a lot."

Vickerson might return to Auburn next week for the Georgia game and has plans to visit Miami, UCF and Virginia this fall as well.

Paladin · September 22, 2023

Rivals250 WR receiver recaps trip to AU

Caleb Jones • AuburnSports

Auburn hosted one of the top players in the 2025 class Saturday. Saraland High wide receiverDillon Alfred

logged a couple trips to Auburn during the offseason and added another one over the weekend. It was his first game day experience at Auburn and the Rivals250 player enjoyed his time on the Plains.

"It went good, me and my family, we enjoyed ourselves, we enjoyed the game," Alfred said. "I thought the atmosphere was great, I loved the energy from the team and the fans. It was really entertaining, it was fun.

Dillon Alfred visited Auburn for his first game day experience Saturday. (Caleb Jones | AuburnSports.com)

During the visit, Alfred got to catch up briefly with wide receivers' coach Marcus Davis, who's still working to build the relationship with Alfred.

"It’s been good," Alfred said. "Me and him have been in contact a little bit. We have a cool relationship, we’re gonna keep building our relationship."

Auburn was the second school to offer Alfred back in the spring, as the 6-foot wideout's seen his offer list grow to include a plethora of SEC programs. It's big that the. Tigers showed early faith in him.

"It shows me that D-1 coaches, and D-1 colleges in general, believe in you from the start," Alfred said. "It just shows me who really cares and who believes in you that would give me a chance."

Right now, four SEC schools are pushing the hardest for Alfred.

Auburn, Tennessee, South Carolina and Missouri are making their interest known, with Alfred planning a trip to South Carolina this weekend. If the four-star can find time this season, he'd like to return to Auburn at some point.

AEAugirl · September 24, 2023

On 9/21/2023 at 9:35 AM, Zeek said:

4* ED - CJ May - Auburn in first followed by Tennessee

'Committed to Notre Dame. 😑

Zeek · September 27, 2023

On 9/24/2023 at 11:06 AM, AEAugirl said:

'Committed to Notre Dame. 😑

I don't know the details but it sounded like none of his SEC offers were actually ready to take him. That could be sour grapes but just sharing what I heard.

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Texas QB commit 'loved' Auburn visit

Caleb Jones • AuburnSports

Some big names were at the Auburn game Saturday.

Saraland, Ala., standout quarterback and current Texas commit KJ Lacey was one of them, as the Tigers did battle with No. 1 Georgia. He'd been to an Auburn game before, but this one was in a league of its own.

"It was crazy, I loved the atmosphere," Lacey said. "I loved how the coaches treated me walking in, introducing me, greeting me and everything, I loved it."

KJ Lacey visited Auburn for the Georgia game. (Caleb Jones | AuburnSports.com)

Lacey's last game day visit was in 2022 when Auburn lost by two touchdowns to Arkansas.

"It wasn’t really the best, the atmosphere wasn’t all that," Lacey said about his previous visit. "Now that Coach Freeze has taken over, he’s gonna turn it around."

Head coach Hugh Freeze and offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery have been the primary recruiters in the pursuit of Lacey, who's rated as the No. 14 player in the 2025 class.

Seeing the Tigers compete against Georgia and take the Bulldogs down to the wire certainly grabbed his attention.

"Playing against Georgia, the No. 1 team in the nation, that’s a big statement having a seven point game," Lacey said. "They could have easily won if they could have made a couple more plays."

The 6-foot-1 QB has been committed to Texas since early June, but that hasn't stopped programs like Auburn from pursuing him. Alabama, Texas A&M and Colorado are some schools still in the mix, but Lacey was adamant that Texas was No. 1 still.

Lacey plans to return for the Iron Bowl in November.

woodford · October 5, 2023

Alabama friends, is Saraland always this loaded? I don't follow HS football as religiously as I used to but still check standings and what not. I just don't remember seeing Saraland have this many recruits in the news in the past.

woodford · October 5, 2023

22 hours ago, Paladin said:

Texas QB commit 'loved' Auburn visit

Caleb Jones • AuburnSports

Some big names were at the Auburn game Saturday.

Saraland, Ala., standout quarterback and current Texas commit KJ Lacey was one of them, as the Tigers did battle with No. 1 Georgia. He'd been to an Auburn game before, but this one was in a league of its own.

"It was crazy, I loved the atmosphere," Lacey said. "I loved how the coaches treated me walking in, introducing me, greeting me and everything, I loved it."

KJ Lacey visited Auburn for the Georgia game. (Caleb Jones | AuburnSports.com)

Lacey's last game day visit was in 2022 when Auburn lost by two touchdowns to Arkansas.

"It wasn’t really the best, the atmosphere wasn’t all that," Lacey said about his previous visit. "Now that Coach Freeze has taken over, he’s gonna turn it around."

Head coach Hugh Freeze and offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery have been the primary recruiters in the pursuit of Lacey, who's rated as the No. 14 player in the 2025 class.

Seeing the Tigers compete against Georgia and take the Bulldogs down to the wire certainly grabbed his attention.

"Playing against Georgia, the No. 1 team in the nation, that’s a big statement having a seven point game," Lacey said. "They could have easily won if they could have made a couple more plays."

The 6-foot-1 QB has been committed to Texas since early June, but that hasn't stopped programs like Auburn from pursuing him. Alabama, Texas A&M and Colorado are some schools still in the mix, but Lacey was adamant that Texas was No. 1 still.

Lacey plans to return for the Iron Bowl in November.

Why would you go to Texas when Arch Manning and Maalik Murphy are on the roster? Even if one transfers you might not see the field until 2027. I don't believe for a second that this kid is going to Texas.

toddc · October 6, 2023

Rivals250 OL: 'Great' first game day visit

had never been to an Auburn game prior to Saturday.

With the Tigers hosting No. 1 Georgia in its SEC home opener, the Rivals250 offensive lineman decided it was time to see what's happening on the Plains. It was well worth the trip for the four-star.

"It was great," Smith said of his visit. "Ever since the Tiger Walk, as soon as I got here, the atmosphere was good."

Smith saw Auburn battle with Georgia, jumping out to an early lead and hanging in the game with the No. 1 team in the country before the Bulldogs ultimately put it away with a fourth down stop in the fourth quarter. Despite losing the game, Smith felt like the fourth quarter is when the atmosphere reached its peak.

"It was a great game today, great dog fight," Smith said. "It was crazy, fourth quarter hit, it just went up from there."

He wasn't the only Parkview player in attendance, as his teammate and current Auburn commit Jalyn Crawford was also on campus. What does Crawford tell him?

"Great school, great community, you’re gonna love it here," Smith said.

Auburn keeps in regular contact with Smith, as offensive line coach Jake Thornton reaches out weekly. Other schools showing consistent interest include Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Miami.

6'3" | 305 lbs | OG | 2025

He doesn't currently have any visits planned for the fall, those become weekly decisions for the 6-foot-3 lineman. Is Auburn a place he'd like to visit again?

"Yeah, definitely, for sure," Smith said. "The people just keep the energy going. They make you want to come back because of the community type."

AUINSY · October 6, 2023

On 10/5/2023 at 8:09 AM, woodford said:

Alabama friends, is Saraland always this loaded? I don't follow HS football as religiously as I used to but still check standings and what not. I just don't remember seeing Saraland have this many recruits in the news in the past.

They’ve had quite a bit. I couldn’t give you a number or anything, but my wife is from the Mobile, AL area and we go there every couple of months or so from Birmingham. South Alabama is always pumping out good players.

Tigger1985 · October 6, 2023

Love it that we are recruiting Nationwide now. Thought it was stupid that it seemed we had stopped. Go Freeze!!

toddc · October 7, 2023

Auburn offers five-star cornerback Dijon Lee Jr.

JD McCarthy

Auburn has expanded its recruiting footprint under Hugh Freeze as they are willing to go anywhere in the country to land elite players. That was once again the case Thursday as they extended a scholarship offer to five-star cornerback and California native Dijon Lee Jr.

Lee is from Mission Viejo, California and Auburn is the first SEC program to offer him. He is a member of the 2025 recruiting cycle and tight end coach Ben Aigamaua is his area recruiter and is the one who is leading Auburn’s pursuit.

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Checking in at 6-foot-4 and 180 pounds, Lee has the ability to play corner or safety at the next level and is one of the top recruits in the country. He is the No. 23 overall player and No. 3 cornerback in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 2 player from California.

Lee has had a good start to his junior season for Mission Viejo, making 21 tackles and breaking up three passes in their first seven games.

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Paladin · October 10, 2023

Rivals250 OL: 'Great' first game day visit

Caleb Jones • AuburnSports

Cortez Smith had never been to an Auburn game prior to Saturday.