re: 2019 Football Recruiting Thread - Auburn Goes 4/7 & Land Brothers

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Auburn played it smart with 4-star wide receiver Anthony Schwartz.

Florida was the runaway favorite to land Schwartz during his recruiting process. For that reason, most schools didn’t bother putting many resources into the Schwartz recruitment even though they thought highly of his skill set. Auburn knew it wouldn’t be easy to top the in-state school, but Kodi Burns stayed consistent from start to finish.

When Florida went through the coaching change, Schwartz didn’t receive the immediate answers he would’ve liked from the Gators. Meanwhile, Auburn didn’t waver on its desire to take one of the fastest prospects in the country. That paid off for the Tigers in the end.

Here is all you need to know about the wide receiver in the 2018 class:

4-star wide receiver Anthony Schwartz

247Sports composite ranking: No. 30 wide receiver, No. 28 in Florida, No. 162 overall

Hometown: Plantation, Fla.

School: American Heritage

Height: 6-foot

Weight: 172 pounds

Offers: 28, including Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Louisville, LSU, Michigan, Nebraska and Tennessee.

Commitment: Jan. 4, 2018

Senior season stats: 25 catches for 507 yards and 7 touchdowns; 6 carries for 42 yards and 1 touchdown; 95-yard interception return touchdown

Where he fits at Auburn: The Tigers are clearly looking to bring back the “Auburn Fast” mantra with this one. Schwartz is one of the fastest high school athletes in the nation, regardless of sport. He holds a youth record with a 10.15-second 100-meter dash. That will make him a deadly downfield option for Auburn’s quarterbacks. Throughout his senior season, Schwartz put to rest the “he’s a track guy playing football” narrative.

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