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re: 2018 Football Recruiting Thread -- Final OP Update Edition
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:29 pm to TigerPaw1
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:29 pm to TigerPaw1
Ten Most Wanted (247)
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AuburnUndercover presents Auburn’s 10 most wanted prospects for the class of 2018. To compile this, we’ve considered where each player sits on the Auburn board, Auburn's need at the position, the Tigers' chances of landing the prospect as well as the player’s skill set. This list is extremely fluid. In recruiting, things can change on both sides in an instant. At this time, Auburn’s recruiting board continues to shift (so look for this list to change dramatically in the future). New offers have gone out monthly. Auburn has six commitments at the moment. At this time, we expect the Tigers to sign slightly fewer than the max (without back-counting) of 25 but the exact target won’t be known for several months. Recent transfers should get Auburn closer to 25 in the class.
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Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:29 pm to TigerPaw1
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1. Justin Fields, QB: Even though Auburn already has a quarterback on the commit list (Joey Gatewood), the recent transfers of backups Woody Barrett and Tyler Queen have made it important to land another. Fields is the top target. He recently de-committed from Penn State and our intel suggests Auburn, Florida, FSU and Georgia are the four to watch. Is he trending in any direction? Nobody really knows for sure. All of those programs have gotten good vibes and like their chances. Fields visited Auburn last week and could return later this summr. He'd like to pick a college before football season begins. Working in Auburn's favor: He grew up a Tigers fan, is close with Auburn offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey and is coached during 7-on-7 season by Tigers legend Cam Newton.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:30 pm to TigerPaw1
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2. Coynis Miller, DT: Auburn and Alabama are the favorites for Miller, who probably is the No. 1 defensive tackle on the Tigers' board. He has visited Auburn more than any other program and that helps. So does the fact former teammate Tadarian Moultry will play for the Tigers. That said, Alabama also has made Miller a priority and he is a longtime Tide fan. At this time there is some intel to suggest Auburn is in front. Look for him to announce a commitment decision in August.
Must not get hopes up....
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:31 pm to TigerPaw1
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3. Richard Jibunor, Buck: Auburn looks like the team to beat for the 4-star pass rusher at this time largely because of the strong relationships the Tigers have built with him. That said, Jibunor wants to visit more schools so he could have a busy summer. Having two Nigerian natives on the roster at Auburn could help with Jibunor, who moved to Georgia from Nigeria three years ago. Auburn needs pass rushers and that's what the Tigers think Jibunor can be. Tennessee has emerged as possibly the biggest threat but the Tigers like their chances. He plans to announce his choice in August.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:31 pm to TigerPaw1
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4. Justyn Ross, WR: Auburn-Alabama-Clemson-FSU battle. Ross has visited Auburn at least six times this year that we know of -- more than all his trips to the other three in 2017 combined. The question is, are those visits more because of his interest in Auburn or because of his proximity to the school? The word is, Alabama is confident right now and Clemson's confidence is growing. Meantime, the Auburn staff is cautiously optimistic and probably doesn't feel as good about this one as it once did. That said, with Ross not expected to decide for awhile a big offensive season from Auburn could help.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:32 pm to TigerPaw1
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5. Jalyn Armour-Davis, CB: Armour-Davis visited Auburn on Saturday but seems to be trending to Alabama. He's one of Auburn's two or three biggest cornerback targets and the Tigers plan to keep pursuing him as hard as possible.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:32 pm to TigerPaw1
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6. Matthew Hill, WR: Auburn is the clear favorite here, with South Carolina probably next. Hill is a top-100 national recruit in the 247Sports rankings -- and we believe he potentially could join the class in the next month or so. The Tigers feel fairly good about this one. Hill would be a huge pickup for receivers coach Kodi Burns.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:33 pm to TigerPaw1
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7. Asa Martin, RB: Auburn is battling with Alabama and Florida for the 4-star in-state back who probably sits on top of the board. Martin made two recent visits that apparently gave the Tigers a nice boost. That said, it's still very tight at the top. It could go either way, but Auburn is said to like where it sits at the moment. Martin will announce Aug. 24.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:33 pm to TigerPaw1
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8. Michael Harris, LB: Ohio State is Harris' favorite, but are the Buckeyes slow-playing him? Harris visited Ohio State over the weekend and remains uncommitted. For Auburn, that's a win. Same for Georgia, which also is in the hunt. Harris has made three trips to Auburn this year and linebackers coach Travis Williams has the Tigers very much in this.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:34 pm to TigerPaw1
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9. Andres Fox, DE: With a decision coming soon, Auburn is in a close fight with LSU with Alabama also in the mix. The LSU threat is real and that program is starting to like its chances more and more largely because of Fox's relationship with coach Ed Orgeron. Fox spent four days at Auburn last week and has a great feel for the program, the coaches and the players. Auburn has made him a priority and would love to get him on board.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:34 pm to TigerPaw1
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t10. Christian Armstrong, OT: Auburn has made a strong move of late as Armstrong has visited the Tigers twice this month. But to land him, they'll have to beat out FSU and Penn State. It ultimately could come down to the Tigers and 'Noles for his signature.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:34 pm to TigerPaw1
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t10. Shedrick Jackson, WR: Jackson has shot up Auburn's board this year after three strong camp showings, the latter being at Auburn on Saturday. That day, he ran a 4.37-second (hand-timed) 40, broad jumped over 10 feet and posted a 40-inch vertical leap. The Tigers are trending big and he could join the class this month.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:35 pm to TigerPaw1
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t10. JJ Peterson, LB: Peterson is the No. 2 outside backer in the country and a top Auburn target. Alabama leads but Auburn appears to be a solid No. 2 at the moment. The main reason: His relationship with linebackers coach Travis Williams. Peterson has visited Auburn twice in recent months and the Tigers hope to get him back on campus in July.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:40 pm to TigerPaw1
Also considered:
3* S Joseph Foucha
4* DE Caleb Tannor
3* CB Juanyeh Thomas
4* S Quindarious Monday --> not looking good anymore with Clemson in the game
4* LB Zakoby McClain
4* OG Tank Jenkins
4* CB Kyler McMichael
4* OG Trey Hill
4* RB Dameon Pierce
4* WR Anthony Schwartz
4* WR Kearis Jackson
4* LB Channing Tindall
4* WR Seth Williams - have not heard much about him in awhile
4* OT Richard Gouraige
3* OT Jerome Carvin
3* TE Tyneil Hopper
3* ATH Tae Provens
3* S Jamien Sherwood
4* DT Tayland Humphrey
4* OT Dylan Wonnum
3* S Joseph Foucha
4* DE Caleb Tannor
3* CB Juanyeh Thomas
4* S Quindarious Monday --> not looking good anymore with Clemson in the game
4* LB Zakoby McClain
4* OG Tank Jenkins
4* CB Kyler McMichael
4* OG Trey Hill
4* RB Dameon Pierce
4* WR Anthony Schwartz
4* WR Kearis Jackson
4* LB Channing Tindall
4* WR Seth Williams - have not heard much about him in awhile
4* OT Richard Gouraige
3* OT Jerome Carvin
3* TE Tyneil Hopper
3* ATH Tae Provens
3* S Jamien Sherwood
4* DT Tayland Humphrey
4* OT Dylan Wonnum
Posted on 6/19/17 at 12:51 pm to TigerPaw1
Tim Watts has CB'd Amari Kight to Bama. He doesn't usually put in many CB picks and when he does they are typically dead on 10/11 in 2016 & 11/11 in 2017
This post was edited on 6/19/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 6/19/17 at 1:26 pm to TigerPaw1
Auburn wants to add as many as 5 defensive linemen with 2018 recruiting class (AL.com)
So dream scenario I would imagine is Daquan Newkirk, Coynis Miller, Andres Fox, Caleb Tannor & Richard Jibunor
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When it comes to defensive line play in the Southeastern Conference, Auburn's Rodney Garner finds strength in numbers.
So, after signing a smaller, three-man defensive line class in 2017, the Tigers' veteran defensive line coach is hoping to add more numbers with Auburn's 2018 recruiting class.
"This one will be a bigger class," Garner said in March. "We're saying big -- four, five, if I'm blessed. Obviously, I want as big as I can get, but you got to make everything fit within."
Garner likes to rotate as many as 10 players on the line, so reloading with talent on the recruiting trail is always a priority. So far, Auburn has one defensive line prospect committed to its 2018 class: four-star defensive end Daquan Newkirk.
The 6-foot-3, 260-pound Newkirk originally committed to Auburn's 2016 class, but after failing to qualify academically, he enrolled at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and has remained strong in his commitment to the Tigers. He visited campus earlier this month for Big Cat Weekend for the first time in more than a year, and he called his time on the Plains "refreshing."
After redshirting at MGCCC last year, Newkirk plans to graduate in December and enroll at Auburn in January, so he'll be able to go through spring practices before the 2018 season.
With one spot on the defensive line shored up, Auburn has its eyes on several other top prospects up front on that side of the ball. Among them: four-star Jackson-Olin defensive tackle Coynis Miller, three-star Mobile Christian defensive end Andres Fox and four-star outside linebacker Richard Jibunor, who could project as a Buck defensive end at the next level.
Both Miller and Fox were on campus earlier this month for Big Cat Weekend, while Fox returned for an unofficial visit late last week. Miller has Auburn high on his list of top programs but the 6-foot-2, 300-pound Under Armour All-American plans to release a top eight soon. The 6-foot-4, 232-pound Fox has Auburn in his top three along with in-state rival Alabama and LSU.
Jibunor didn't make it to Big Cat Weekend, but the Athens, Ga., prospect made it to campus almost two weeks ago for camp and a visit with the coaching staff. The Tigers are considered the favorite for Jibunor, who is close friends with Auburn offensive lineman Prince Tega Wanogho.
Three-star Theodore defensive tackle Timaje Porter is also high on Auburn. He was originally planning to commit in March but pushed his decision back indefinitely. The Tigers remain in the mix for four-star defensive end Caleb Tannor out of Lithonia, Ga., with other prospects still possible during the second half of the cycle.
While five signees in 2018 would be ideal for Garner, Auburn will sign at least three defensive linemen, with four a likely scenario.
"If I was able to get five, that would be unreal for me," Garner said. "I'd love to get two true ends, one Buck and maybe two tackles, but we just got to see how that goes."
So dream scenario I would imagine is Daquan Newkirk, Coynis Miller, Andres Fox, Caleb Tannor & Richard Jibunor
Posted on 6/19/17 at 1:28 pm to TigerPaw1
I'd rather another DT personally, but that's just me.
Posted on 6/19/17 at 1:49 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
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I'd rather another DT personally, but that's just me.
Good point. I honestly tho don't know what other DTs are actually legit possibilities
Posted on 6/19/17 at 1:53 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* S Quindarious Monday --> not looking good anymore with Clemson in the game
This was weird one. He was all but committed it seemed, then things went south quickly. Wonder what that was all about?
Posted on 6/19/17 at 2:03 pm to Rhymenoceros
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This was weird one. He was all but committed it seemed, then things went south quickly. Wonder what that was all about?
Clemson is apparently his dream school. KN always said that if they got involved it would be tough. The thought was because their class is so small they wouldn't have room. But they offered and sounds like they will take him
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