2025 Recruiting Needs

[Zeek 16,650]

Based on the roster I wanted to do a quick look at each position and what we will need in this upcoming class. This will be brief but please discuss your thoughts below!

Quarterback (1): Every year you want to take a quarterback ideally. They don't always have to be All-SEC potential but that is the goal. Some targets Auburn has worked on this class:

• 5* Julian Lewis - USC Commit
• 4* Deuce Knight - Notre Dame Commit
• 4* Husan Longstreet - TAMU lean
• 4* KJ Lacey - Texas Commit

Running Back (2): We actually have a little bit of a need here with Jarquez and Battie both running out of eligibility. That is also assuming that Cobb and Alston both stay put. Here are some names to track:

• 4* Alvin Henderson (Auburn lean)
• NR Malakhi Lewis
• NR Greg Peacock

Wide Receiver (3-4): The staff did a great job bringing in a big 2024 class. They need to follow that effort up to build depth and prepare for the inevitable transfers. Here are some guys worth tracking:

• 5* Caleb Cunningham (Miss State lean)
• 4* Travis Smith (Georgia lean)
• 3* Daylyn Upshaw (Auburn lean)
• 3* Tristan Norman (Vandy lean)
• NR Branden Hoch
• 4* ATH CJ Nickson

Tight End (2): Finally some of our seniors have exhausted their eligibility here. We need a few quality options that could play early.

• 3* AJ Ia (Auburn lean)
• 3* Hollis Davidson (Auburn Commit)
• 3* Ryan Ghea (Auburn Commit)

Offensive Line (5-6): Big fan of getting one player at each position on the OL when possible. It is a position that ideally develops for a few years before taking the field. Here are some targets:

• 4* Broderick Shull (Auburn lean)
• 4* Juan Gaston (Georgia lean)
• 4* Tavaris Dice (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Carde Smith (Auburn lean)
• 3* Mal Waldrep (Clemson lean)
• 3* Tai Buster (Auburun Commit)
• 3* Spencer Dowland (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Kalen Edwards (Georgia lean)
• 3* Jacobe Ward (Auburn lean)

Defensive Line & Edge (3-5): We need to continue to restock the cupboard here. The interior needs more bodies and the edge position was solid last year but could use more true DEs.

• 4* Zion Grady (Alabama lean)
• 4* Jakaleb Faulk (Auburn commit)
• 4* C.J. May (Auburn lean)
• 3* Grayshaun Swain (Auburn lean)
• NR Anthony Kruah (Auburn lean)
• 4* Andrew Maddox (Ole Miss lean)
• 4* Antonio Coleman (Alabama Commit)
• 4* Kevin Wynn (Georgia lean)
• 4* Jourdin Crawford (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Malik Autry (Auburn Commit)
• NR Ryshawn Perry (Auburn lean)

Linebacker (2): I actually think we could get away with just two here. We did a good job last year which should allow us now to start just filling the need of 2 a year.

• 4* Jarcoby Hopson (Ole Miss lean)
• 4* Tyler Lockhart (Miss State lean)
• 3* Coleman Lewis (Auburn lean)

Defensive Backs (4): I could see another big class here. We have some guys graduating and a need for even more depth.

• 4* Devin Williams (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Mark Manfred
• 3* Shamar Arnoux (Tenn lead)
• NR Dante Core
• NR Zacharey Smith
• NR Thomas Young
• NR Antorie Hughley
• 4* Anquon Fegans (USC lean)
• 4* Kendarius Riddick (UCF Commit)
• 4* Eric Winters (Auburn lean)
• 4* Jaedon Harmon (Alabama lean)
• 3* Jaylen Mosley (Ole Miss lean)
• NR Jotavion Pierce
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How can we not be going after this guy?  https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/bo-jackson-294443?view=pv

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On 4/1/2024 at 10:43 AM, Zeek said:

Based on the roster I wanted to do a quick look at each position and what we will need in this upcoming class. This will be brief but please discuss your thoughts below!

Quarterback (1): Every year you want to take a quarterback ideally. They don't always have to be All-SEC potential but that is the goal. Some targets Auburn has worked on this class:

• 5* Julian Lewis - USC Commit
• 4* Deuce Knight - Notre Dame Commit
• 4* Husan Longstreet - TAMU lean
• 4* KJ Lacey - Texas Commit

Running Back (2): We actually have a little bit of a need here with Jarquez and Battie both running out of eligibility. That is also assuming that Cobb and Alston both stay put. Here are some names to track:

• 4* Alvin Henderson (Auburn lean)
• NR Malakhi Lewis
• NR Greg Peacock

Wide Receiver (3-4): The staff did a great job bringing in a big 2024 class. They need to follow that effort up to build depth and prepare for the inevitable transfers. Here are some guys worth tracking:

• 5* Caleb Cunningham (Miss State lean)
• 4* Travis Smith (Georgia lean)
• 3* Daylyn Upshaw (Auburn lean)
• 3* Tristan Norman (Vandy lean)
• NR Branden Hoch
• 4* ATH CJ Nickson

Tight End (2): Finally some of our seniors have exhausted their eligibility here. We need a few quality options that could play early.

• 3* AJ Ia (Auburn lean)
• 3* Hollis Davidson (Auburn Commit)
• 3* Ryan Ghea (Auburn Commit)

Offensive Line (5-6): Big fan of getting one player at each position on the OL when possible. It is a position that ideally develops for a few years before taking the field. Here are some targets:

• 4* Broderick Shull (Auburn lean)
• 4* Juan Gaston (Georgia lean)
• 4* Tavaris Dice (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Carde Smith (Auburn lean)
• 3* Mal Waldrep (Clemson lean)
• 3* Tai Buster (Auburun Commit)
• 3* Spencer Dowland (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Kalen Edwards (Georgia lean)
• 3* Jacobe Ward (Auburn lean)

Defensive Line & Edge (3-5): We need to continue to restock the cupboard here. The interior needs more bodies and the edge position was solid last year but could use more true DEs.

• 4* Zion Grady (Alabama lean)
• 4* Jakaleb Faulk (Auburn commit)
• 4* C.J. May (Auburn lean)
• 3* Grayshaun Swain (Auburn lean)
• NR Anthony Kruah (Auburn lean)
• 4* Andrew Maddox (Ole Miss lean)
• 4* Antonio Coleman (Alabama Commit)
• 4* Kevin Wynn (Georgia lean)
• 4* Jourdin Crawford (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Malik Autry (Auburn Commit)
• NR Ryshawn Perry (Auburn lean)

Linebacker (2): I actually think we could get away with just two here. We did a good job last year which should allow us now to start just filling the need of 2 a year.

• 4* Jarcoby Hopson (Ole Miss lean)
• 4* Tyler Lockhart (Miss State lean)
• 3* Coleman Lewis (Auburn lean)

Defensive Backs (4): I could see another big class here. We have some guys graduating and a need for even more depth.

• 4* Devin Williams (Auburn Commit)
• 4* Mark Manfred
• 3* Shamar Arnoux (Tenn lead)
• NR Dante Core
• NR Zacharey Smith
• NR Thomas Young
• NR Antorie Hughley
• 4* Anquon Fegans (USC lean)
• 4* Kendarius Riddick (UCF Commit)
• 4* Eric Winters (Auburn lean)
• 4* Jaedon Harmon (Alabama lean)
• 3* Jaylen Mosley (Ole Miss lean)
• NR Jotavion Pierce
•  

Just based off the commits and leans, it appears that our NIL $$$ is going towards the O & D lines. Which I am happy about. But I'm curious if our strategy is to go after multiple high 4* instead of putting all our eggs in a 5*, which I wonder if this is the best approach given how much our roster has improved. 

Also, it sure feels like we are swinging and missing on our top QB, WR & RB targets, which of course will happen more frequently when you prioritize the top at each position, but here's hoping Longstreet proves me wrong. I still think Hugh has a chance even though all the predictions are pointing towards A&M.