re: 2018 Football Recruiting Thread -- Final OP Update Edition

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Well ... as of now, it sounds like no public commitments today.

But again, I am told the Tigers are very pleased with how things have gone today.

Let's see if anything changes.

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(1:37 p.m.) | Auburn’s former director of player personnel Patrick Suddes — now assistant athletic director for football — just sent out an interesting tweet. He has a track record of sending cryptic tweets when a commitment comes, so I think there’s probably some good news there. Larry Porter sent out one too.

(1:46 p.m.) | Derek Turner just left, but no commitment. He expects to announce his decision in the next month or so. It’ll come down to Auburn, Ole Miss or South Carolina. He named Auburn his leader, and reminder, I put in a Crystal Ball for him to Auburn earlier in the day.

(2:10 p.m.) | Troup County underclassmen King Mwikuta (2019 DE) and Kobe Hudson (2020 WR) left. Mwikuta said Alabama remains his leader, and I think the Crimson Tide will be tough to top. But Mwikuta admitted the 2017 season could boost Auburn big-time. Hudson has an offer and his recruitment is wide open.

(2:15 p.m.) | Quay Walker didn’t want to speak after his visit, but he did let us take photos — in full Auburn gear. He confirmed he’ll be back for Auburn games this fall. I really wouldn’t rule Auburn out of this one, especially with a strong 2017 season.

(2:27 p.m.) | Michael Harris and Caleb Tannor are going to stay overnight, so we’ll likely get a chance to talk with them Sunday afternoon. With Harris, I think he’s all Auburn. As for Tannor, he’s certainly been enjoying himself around the complex today and has been having some fun with Larry Porter.

(2:36 p.m.) | Auburn defensive line commit Daquan Newkirk is getting recruited some by Georgia and may visit, but he’s firmly committed. He plans to make it to as many Auburn home games as possible this fall, including an official visit for the Iron Bowl. Rodney Garner is working to get him down to 280 pounds.

(2:58 p.m.) | Caleb Tannor will stay overnight and make his college announcement Monday. Georgia has been the popular pick lately, but the fact he wanted one last visit to Auburn — and the Tigers absolutely want him — has to be a great sign.

(3:25 p.m.) | Dameon Pierce was all smiles when he left. Pierce and his mother both really enjoyed the day. He is really bouncing back and forth between Georgia, Florida and Auburn. He won’t make his decision until after the season, however, and he understands that one or more of those schools may fill up running back spots, but he doesn’t seem to be in a rush. I’ve had Pierce in my last two class projections, and my confidence is even higher after this most recent visit.

(3:28 p.m.) | Quindarious Monday brought about 10 friends and family members on this trip, his first since committing. His stance on Auburn hasn’t changed, aside from the fact he’s transitioned into a recruiter’s role. Monday mentioned Justin Fields and Kearis Jackson as guys he’s trying to convince to join the class. He tried with Marquez Ezzard, as well, but the wide receiver chose Florida State on Friday.

(3:43 p.m.) | Seth Williams and his parents just left. He’s pretty satisfied with everything he’s hearing from Auburn. He said they “keep it real” more than any other schools. Auburn, Alabama and Ole Miss are recruiting him the hardest, he said, but there’s no timeline in place.

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These AU "insiders" saying it's a done deal to AU are gonna be put to the test

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AUBURN, Ala. — Much like Big Cat Weekend, Auburn didn’t end the day with any public commitments, but the general sentiment was that it was a successful event.

The Tigers hosted some of their top uncommitted targets, as well as a few players committed to Auburn and other schools. Check out the running live updates from the entire day.

SEC Country spoke with a few of the Tigers’ top targets in the 2018 and 2019 classes who attended the event. Here’s the latest intel on them.

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4-star DE Caleb Tannor, Miller Grove (Ga.)

- Tannor will announce his decision Monday on Twitter. It’s down to Georgia and Auburn.
- Before he makes that choice, he will spend the night in Auburn along with fellow Tigers target Michael Harris who he is close with.
- Tannor made this visit with his mother, his two brothers and his younger sister.
Georgia projects Tannor as an outside linebacker similar to Lorenzo Carter. Auburn sees him as a Buck edge rusher.
- A big portion of his visit involved talking with Auburn coaches about how they expect to use him in the defensive scheme.
- How close is the race? “Great facilities, great coaches. It’s a real good connection. It feels just like Georgia, and that’s what’s making that race so close. Great coaching. Both of them are providing the same things for me, so we’re just gonna have to see.”
- He said he doesn’t know his choice yet. He’ll go to church Sunday and hope to get a better idea.
- Regardless, Tannor said he’ll likely visit both programs this fall.

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