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Posted on 7/21/17 at 3:42 pm to RandySavage
Posted on 7/21/17 at 3:42 pm to RandySavage
Auburn added a class of 2019 commitment on Friday from a local standout.
George Pickens, a rising junior receiver from Hoover High School, committed to Auburn while on a visit Friday, he told reporters on scene.
The 6-foot-5 Pickens blew up this spring, earning his first offers from schools including Auburn, Kentucky and Jacksonville State.
He figures to play a bigger role in the Hoover offense this fall along with senior receiver Shedrick Jackson, who committed to Auburn earlier this summer.
George Pickens, a rising junior receiver from Hoover High School, committed to Auburn while on a visit Friday, he told reporters on scene.
The 6-foot-5 Pickens blew up this spring, earning his first offers from schools including Auburn, Kentucky and Jacksonville State.
He figures to play a bigger role in the Hoover offense this fall along with senior receiver Shedrick Jackson, who committed to Auburn earlier this summer.
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Posted on 7/21/17 at 3:57 pm to TigerPaw1
quote:Plus we already have a shitload of guards. No need to take another 1 IMO unless it's an elite dude like Tre.
Honestly don't know. My best guess is after Hills visit they think we can get him so Jenkins might have missed his window. If we don't get him maybe that opens the door again. I don't know. Just sounds like he's trending Louisville and we looking elsewhere
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:14 pm to ellitor
KN says Seth Williams arrived today and is planning to stay the night and attend event tomorrow. Means he's not going to Bama's event today
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:17 pm to TigerPaw1
Boom! 2019 4-star WR commits to Auburn (247)
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Four-star 2019 receiver George Pickens of Hoover (Ala.) has committed to Auburn.
He is the No. 4 recruit in the state of Alabama for 2019 in the 247Sports Composite. Pickens becomes the first 2019 commitment for the Tigers.
Pickens made his announcement at the end of Friday's unofficial visit to Auburn.
"I'm very glad that I just committed to Auburn," Pickens said. "Auburn is a great campus and I feel real good about the school I chose. And I know some of the coaches and players around here."
Pickens, a teammate of 2018 Auburn receiver commit Shedrick Jackson, earned his Auburn offer with a strong camp showing in June.
He has grown close to Auburn receivers coach Kodi Burns -- along with others with the program. His older brother, Chris Humes, played defensive back at Arkansas State -- and once was coached by Gus Malzahn.
"I feel very comfortable around here," Pickens said. "I know literally everybody from my brother playing at Arkansas State."
The 6-feet-5, 190-pound Pickens is the No. 19 receiver in the 247Sports Composite.
"Me and (Jackson) have a real close bond," Pickens said. "It's going to be real fun down here."
What made Pickens commit this early?
"I felt very comfortable with it," Pickens said. "I came down here multiple times and I felt great about athe school. That's what made me commit."
Auburn is likely to take only two receivers in the 2019 class.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:19 pm to TigerPaw1
BREAKING: George Pickens becomes Auburn’s first commitment in 2019 class (SECCountry)
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AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn scored its first commitment in the 2019 class from Hoover (Ala.) wide receiver George Pickens.
The 6-foot-5, 195-pound receiver has been a regular visitor on the Plains throughout the spring and summer. On Friday, he returned for a day-long visit and — as he expected to do when he arrived — told the Tigers’ coaching staff he wished to commit to the Tigers.
“They were very happy. Coach (Gus) Malzahn was like, ‘Are you serious?'” Pickens said. “I’m very glad that I just committed to Auburn. Auburn is a great campus. I feel really good about the school I chose. I feel very comfortable around here.”
Pickens plays for the same high school as Shedrick Jackson who committed to the 2018 class earlier this summer.
But Pickens’ familiarity with the Tigers goes deeper than that. His older brother, Chris Humes, played at Arkansas State and crossed paths with Malzahn during his one season as head coach. Pickens didn’t need to see anymore to confirm his commitment.
“I know literally everybody. I know everybody,” Pickens said. “I felt very comfortable with it. I came down here multiple times and felt great about the school. That’s what made me really commit. I love Auburn. It’s great, great people. It’s great, great facilities. Everybody around is really, really nice.”
Pickens marks Auburn’s first commitment in the 2019 class. He’s ranked the No. 19 wide receiver and the No. 107 overall prospect by the 247Sports composite.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:23 pm to TigerPaw1
Hoover 4-star WR commits to AU (Rivals)
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AUBURN | Auburn has received its first commitment for the 2019 class, and it’s a big one.
Hoover four-star wide receiver George Pickens, one of the top juniors in the South, informed Auburn on Friday of his intention to sign with the Tigers in 2019.
“I had a feeling coming down here that I would commit,” Pickens said. “I knew two weeks ago when I came here for camp that I wanted to commit, but I really wasn’t feeling it that day.”
But Friday?
“I was,” Pickens said. “Definitely. I was ready to commit.”
Pickens informed Gus Malzahn, Chip Lindsey and Kodi Burns after spending the day in Auburn on a visit. The coaches were taken aback by Pickens’ announcement.
“Coach Malzahn was shocked,” Pickens said. “I kind of surprised him when I said it, but he was very happy.”
So was Burns, Auburn’s wide receivers coach and Pickens’ primary recruiter. Burns played a major role in Pickens’ decision.
“Coach Burns is a very nice dude,” Pickens said. “He’s young, so he understands where the young players are coming from. He’s real cool and that made it easier on me.”
As did the family atmosphere at Auburn.
“They really take pride in family, and that’s exactly what they are,” Pickens said. “They made me feel at home more than any other college.”
Auburn now has a commitment from two Hoover wide receivers: Pickens and senior Shedrick Jackson. Pickens is looking forward to playing together again with Jackson in college.
“Shedrick didn’t know I was going to commit,” Pickens said. “But he’ll probably be happy.”
Pickens chose Auburn over several other offers, including Mississippi State.
“I have two more years, but I feel like Auburn is the right school for me,” Pickens said. “It would take a lot to change my mind.”
Pickens, who is 6-foot-5 and weighs 200 pounds, is the second member of his family to be recruited by Malzahn. His older brother, Chris Humes, was recruited to Arkansas State when Malzahn was head coach. Humes signed and played at ASU and now plays for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:37 pm to TigerPaw1
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The 6-foot-5, 195-pound receiver
Is Gus busting up the Lollipop Guild? I can't remember the last WR we had that was this tall.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 4:57 pm to CaptainBrannigan
quote:....maybe Chip
Is Gus busting up the Lollipop Guild?
That'd be a good sign.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 5:13 pm to awestruck
As a Prattville Alum it irritates the hell out of me to have to pull for Hoover. At least I'll have a team worth watching or listening to on Friday nights since my Lions suck total arse right now.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 5:14 pm to awestruck
FSU insiders just CBd Justin Fields to FSU. Newberg says UGA biggest threat. Chris Nee says AU. Sounds like a lot or confidence after visit today. Dameyune Craig named being mentioned a bunch...
Posted on 7/21/17 at 5:30 pm to TigerPaw1
quote:Yup. He can recruit via electronic & social media as well as when recruits are on campus. When Phillip Marshall said in a thread today that CDC can't recruit because he was only an analyst I wanted to tell him to shut up & leave the recruiting stuff to Keith but thought better of it.
Dameyune Craig named being mentioned a bunch...
There is something interesting going on in The Bunker related to Fields. Every historically connected poster except 1 is very confident AU leads for JF. It's spearheaded by Mikecb who says one of his sources here is one of the FSU coaches recruiting to try to get Fields. He says that coach still feels we lead but the coach thinks the Noles can still win. The 1 connected poster who says we won't get Fields is autigers07. He says we aren't in the top 2. Mike & 07 have made a 6 month ban bet over it. I sure hope the connected populous is right.
This post was edited on 7/21/17 at 5:31 pm
Posted on 7/21/17 at 5:50 pm to CaptainBrannigan
Mix
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:10 pm to ellitor
quote:Class of '99
Prattville Alum
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:10 pm to TigerPaw1
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FSU insiders just CBd Justin Fields to FSU. Newberg says UGA biggest threat. Chris Nee says AU.
So nobody knows what the heck is going on! Kid is doing well at keeping everyone on their toes
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:42 pm to AubieG
KN says 3* S Myles Mason camped at AU today. Mason claims AU is recruiting him hard. KN not sure and think Sherwood still the priority but we will see what happens on visit
Also Daquan Newkirk is visiting again today
Also Daquan Newkirk is visiting again today
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:55 pm to TigerPaw1
KN hinting another commitment might be coming tonight
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:56 pm to TigerPaw1
According to KN AU has offered 2020 LB Quindarrius Robinson who plays at Jackson-Olin with Coynis Miller and where Tadarian Moultry playe
Posted on 7/21/17 at 6:57 pm to TigerPaw1
Remember this name -- It's possible someting could go down (247)
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3* OLB Josh Marsh
Being recruited as a defensive athlete ... Offer could be coming.
LB/DE type. Came up BIG at the Auburn camp today.
Posted on 7/21/17 at 7:00 pm to TigerPaw1
KN just CB'd Marsh to AU. JLee reporting we have offered him. Wonder if that's who might commit? Seems crazy we would take someone like that with all the other LBs on the board. He must have dominated camp today
Posted on 7/21/17 at 7:35 pm to TigerPaw1
3* LB Josh Marsh just committed to Auburn. Landed offer at camp and apparently was impressive enough staff took his commitment
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