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

So the infamous Yancy Porter is telling Rebel faithful both Gordon and Handy will end up at Ole Miss...

Keith's response

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1. LOL
2. Gotta recruit EVERY guy until the end.

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I’ll be worried if we aren’t getting guys we want the next two cycles.

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TBBH I'm not sure JB lasts that long in this stint.

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this staff has done a great job of holding onto guys that have committed.

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Tup! 92% retention rate in Gus's tenure at AU.

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TBBH I'm not sure JB lasts that long in this stint.

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Just curious as to why you think that?

KN put up a recruiting insider last night. Here's summary

- 4* WR Jalen Curry could be approaching a decision. Curry told KN yesterday he's not sure yet but that AU is definitely high on his list. Hopes to be back in July probably for picnic/recruiting event. Curry will be at The Opening where he could have a chance to play with Bo Nix who is apparently recruiting him

- Apparently Clemson is done at the OG position so they are no longer a threat for 4* OG Keiondre Jones. Back to being an AU/UF only battle. KN feels good about his AU pick still

- 4* Buck Derick Hall says it's very possible he will make a commitment in August. Plans to take an OV to AU for LSU game. Both AU & MSST have a lot of confidence they land Hall

- LSU is definitely team to watch for 4* RB Noah Cain. AU/OHST/TEX are also in the hunt. Apparently how LSU performs this year will play a big role in Cain's decision namely the stability of Ed Orgeron's job

- KN addressed the reporting by OM & MSST sites that Jaren Handy isn't solid & will eventually flip. KN asked Handy directly who said ppl just need something to talk about. AU has felt good for awhile about Handy & with guys leaving after the year they are selling early PT

Fann has 3 schools on top (Rivals)

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AUBURN | Four-star defensive end Curtis Fann, Jr. continues to have three schools on top, and visited one again on Saturday.

Fann, from Emanuel County Institute in Twin City, Ga., was back in Auburn for his fourth visit to the Plains.

“It went real good,” Fann said. “I actually didn’t know they were having camp, but I got here and decided to go.”

Fann participated in Auburn’s High School Tigers Camp, working with defensive line coach Rodney Garner and defensive coordinator/area recruiter Kevin Steele. Fann also spoke with Gus Malzahn following camp.

“I spent a lot of time with Coach Steele and Coach Malzahn,” Fann said. “They said they need d-linemen. They are losing a lot of good d-linemen so they could use me.”

Fann is considering helping the Tigers fill their need. He said Auburn, Florida State and South Carolina continue to stand out above other schools.

“(Those three schools) have been on me hard since early in my recruitment,” Fann said. “And they haven’t let up. With Auburn, they have a good defensive line every year and they win big games every year.”

Fann isn’t in a rush to make a commitment. He plans to take more visits, including at least one more to Auburn.

“I’m taking my time,” Fann said.

Rivals ranks Fann, who stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 251 pounds, the No. 30 strongside defensive end and No. 36 player in Georgia.

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This was posted after Gordon's commitment so obviously Handy is on board now but still a good overview of things

Auburn recruiting snapshot (247)

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Saturday's commitment from defensive end Jamond Gordon of Meridian (Miss.) was a big one for the Tigers. Not only is he the first defensive lineman to jump in the boat for the 2019 class, he's also Auburn's first 2019 pledge from the state of Mississippi. For Auburn, Gordon is commitment No. 10 and it moves the Tigers to No. 18 in the recruiting team rankings.

To say the least, Auburn is well ahead of where it sat a year ago at this time. In fact, in mid-June the Tigers didn't even have a top-50 class. They ended up at No. 12.

With Auburn off to a strong first half of the 2019 recruiting cycle, there is great optimism by the Tigers that this ultimately could be one of the better classes the Tigers have put together during the Gus Malzahn era. In fact, Malzahn himself said last week he's excited about what this group will look like come National Signing Day next February.

But obviously, there is a lot of work to do.

And a lot of spots to fill.

All told, we estimate Auburn will sign somewhere in the 23-24 range ... but the final number never is known until singing day. Programs don't like that info to leak -- plus, transfers and injuries can alter things.

Here's a snapshot at where things stand for the Tigers as of today ….

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RUNNING BACK

Committed: 0

Spots to fill: 1-2

The 411: There does not seem to be much doubt that 4-star recruit Noah Cain of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy is Auburn's top running back target. He already has visited the Tigers twice this year and likely will return at some point for an official visit. Look for Cain to release a top five this summer, probably in July. LSU, Ohio State and Texas are three other programs to watch. Kenny McIntosh and Tye Edwards, both of Florida, are two other targets to keep an eye on. Both attended Big Cat Weekend at Auburn in early June. Miami is the team to beat for McIntosh, but Edwards apparently is fairly open.

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My guess is Cain's top 5 will be AU/LSU/OHST/TEX/UGA