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Posted on 2/25/18 at 8:59 pm to Aubie Spr96
Agreed but does seem like he's open to playing far away from home. Not getting hopes up unless he OVs tho
Interested to see who all visits this upcoming weekend. Crazy spring practice starts this week
Interested to see who all visits this upcoming weekend. Crazy spring practice starts this week
Posted on 2/26/18 at 8:14 am to TigerPaw1
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Want badly
With you on this dude.
Pickering reminds me of Marlon Davidson, as a player. If we somehow landed Ebo and Pickering...yikes!
Posted on 2/26/18 at 8:19 am to TigerPaw1
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Caldwell has update on 4* OT Xavier Truss who visited today & landed an offer. He's from Rhode Island but taking a tour of southeast this weekend visiting Clemson, UGA, Bama & AU. Returning up north to visit Penn State next. Called the visit incredible & specifically mentioned how much he liked JB Grimes. He wants to take an OV later & see AU for a gameday. Likes AU depth chart at OT & thinks he could have a chance to play early. Says Clemson & UGA are 2 other schools he would like to take an OV too as well
Steve Wiltfong wrote in the comments that the early word out of his visits was that the Auburn visit was the one that made the biggest/best impression.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 8:23 am to WareagleKK
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Steve Wiltfong wrote in the comments that the early word out of his visits was that the Auburn visit was the one that made the biggest/best impression.
Just saw that. JB doing work
Posted on 2/26/18 at 10:27 am to TigerPaw1
quote:How are you seeing Caldwell's stuff? I'm not seeing his stuff anymore.
TigerPaw1
Posted on 2/26/18 at 10:30 am to ellitor
quote:Nevermind. It looks like they are double posting some of his articles on 247 & Scout. I see the ones on 247.
How are you seeing Caldwell's stuff? I'm not seeing his stuff anymore.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:47 am to ellitor
Rodney Garner, Auburn poised for yet another big defensive end, Buck recruiting haul in 2019 (SECCountry)
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Current depth chart: Paul James III (senior), Marlon Davidson (junior), TD Moultry (sophomore), Nick Coe (sophomore), Big Kat Bryant (sophomore), Richard Jibunor (freshman), Caleb Johnson (freshman) and Kayode Oladele (freshman).
Potential departures: James, Davidson and Coe.
How many commits at position: None.
How many more Auburn plans to take: 2 to 4.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:48 am to TigerPaw1
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Already offered: 5-star Chris Hinton, Norcross, Ga.; 5-star Zacch Pickens, Anderson, S.C.; 4-star Nathan Pickering, Seminary, Miss.; 4-star King Mwikuta, Lagrange, Ga.; 4-star Charles Moore, Louisville, Miss.; 4-star Jaren Handy, New Augusta, Miss.; 4-star Braylen Ingraham, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 4-star Justin Eboigbe, Forest Park, Ga.; 4-star Derick Hunter, Fort Myers, Fla.; 4-star Quashon Fuller, Lehigh Acres, Fla.; 4-star Brandon Smith, Mineral, Va.; 4-star Lloyd Summerall, Auburndale, Fla.; 4-star Curtis Fann, Twin City, Ga.; 4-star Eric Gregory, Bradenton, Fla.; 3-star Jamond Gordon, Meridian, Miss.; 3-star D’Sean Perry, Miami, Fla.; 3-star Colby Wooden, Lawrenceville, Ga.; 3-star Ahmad Craig, Buford, Ga.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:49 am to TigerPaw1
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Other known potential targets: 5-star Nolan Smith, Bradenton, Fla.; 4-star Steven Faucheux, West Chester, Ohio; 4-star Derrick McClendon, Tucker, Ga.
Importance of more blue-chip additions (1-10): 6
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:50 am to TigerPaw1
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What I think Auburn will do
One place Auburn never seems to worry in recruiting is on the defensive line, especially at end and Buck.
Defensive line coach Rodney Garner has developed a track record of recruiting dominance, which is why Auburn can see prospects such as Byron Cowart and Antwuan Jackson transfer while maintaining one of the best defensive lines in all of college football. Only elite-level recruiting can make that happen. Even in a so-called down year in the 2018 cycle, Auburn still brought in Jibunor, Oladele and Johnson, who will all play end or Buck at some point for the Tigers.
I expect Auburn to do what it always does with defensive linemen — close strong with talented players.
Because of this, there are probably a handful of names the Tigers are recruiting who won’t crack the above list until after the spring or beyond. Garner likes to work in silence, so those top targets oftentimes don’t surface until later in the recruiting cycle. Still, spring visits from guys such as Egboigbe and Pickering have them higher up on the prospect board than others for the time being.
When the class is all said and done, Auburn will have landed another solid group, which is likely made up of two or three prospects, depending on the NFL potential for Davidson and Coe.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:50 am to TigerPaw1
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What I think Auburn should do
I’m a cautious person by nature, so I always recommend the safer-than-sorry approach.
In Auburn’s case — as it pertains to ends and Bucks — that means looking ahead a few football season. After the 2018 season, it’s possible Davidson and Coe leave. Even if they don’t, they’ll be NFL ready after the 2019 season. After that same 2019 season, Moultry and Bryant will have the potential to leave. Both are physically capable enough to do it. So, with the depth chart as is, that could leave Jibunor and Oladele only at end if Johnson were to grow into a tackle as expected.
To be safe, I think it would make a lot of sense to load up in the 2019 class to prepare for that offseason in between the 2019 and 2020 seasons. These prospects who Auburn brings in for the 2019 cycle may not crack the rotation much in the 2018 season, but it’ll pay dividends when the mass exodus takes place over the next two years.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:51 am to TigerPaw1
Auburn recruiting question of the day: Best-value signees in Gus Malzahn era (SECCountry)
Interesting question
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Roger that.
I’ve taken the liberty of setting the starting point for this question with the Class of 2013. That’s the first class Gus Malzahn signed at Auburn, so it makes sense to start there. I’ve decided to answer this question by looking back at the 2013-17 recruiting classes to find the best-value signees at each position, plus runners-up. This metric is based on how players performed compared to rankings and expectations.
Here are the best-value recruits for Auburn under Malzahn.
Interesting question
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:52 am to TigerPaw1
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Quarterback: Nick Marshall, 3 stars (2013)
Ranking: No. 3 JUCO quarterback, No. 27 overall JUCO
Does this really need any further explanation?
Nick Marshall came from junior college and it wasn’t completely known that he’d have a future at quarterback. He didn’t just have a future as a signal caller; he had a future as an Auburn legend. Marshall led Auburn to back-to-back winning seasons, including the iconic 2013 national-title run.
Marshall finished his Auburn career with 4,508 yards passing, 1,866 yards rushing and 57 total touchdowns. Even Malzahn couldn’t have guess he’d get that level of quarterback production from a junior-college prospect who played defensive back at his previous stop.
Runner up: Malik Willis, 3 stars (2017)
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:52 am to TigerPaw1
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Running back: Cameron Artis-Payne, 3 stars (2013)
Ranking: No. 3 JUCO running back, No. 60 overall JUCO
There were several players who could’ve made this list as the best-value running back, or the runner-up. Peyton Barber was one. Despite being a top-50 player, Kerryon Johnson also was considered based on his high level of production that was a great value despite high expectations coming in.
With that said, the best-value pick went to the lowest-rated running back in Malzahn’s inaugural recruiting class as Auburn coach.
Cameron Artis-Payne was a low-rated junior-college prospect when he signed with the Tigers. He was ranked below Barber in Malzahn’s first class at Auburn. That low profile didn’t stop Artis-Payne from making an immediate and unforgettable impact.
Artis-Payne rushed for 2,218 yards and 19 touchdowns during his time with the Tigers. He has transitioned into a nice NFL player.
Runner up: Kamryn Pettway, 3 stars (2014)
Always liked CAP
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:53 am to TigerPaw1
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Tight end: Jalen Harris, 3 stars (2015)
Ranking: No. 19 tight end, No. 617 overall
This paints the perfect picture for the “Auburn doesn’t have the tight end personnel it wants” narrative.
Jalen Harris hasn’t been a star at Auburn, though he contributes more — sometimes not on the stat sheet — than people realize. Statistically speaking, Harris has caught only 3 passes in his Auburn career, but that includes 2 touchdowns.
Despite the lack of numerical production, Harris’ role in offensive sets grew substantially in the 2017 season and likely will again in 2018 based on Chip Lindsey’s offensive preferences.
Runner up: John Samuel Shenker, 3 stars (2017)
Lulz at this list.... Harris is a very solid blocker tho
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:54 am to TigerPaw1
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Wide receiver: Ryan Davis, 4 stars (2015)
Ranking: No. 21 wide receiver, No. 178 overall
The wide receiver position has had a lot of recruiting star power over the last five years. A handful of prospects ranked in the top 200, so the “value” definition here is slightly different than it may be at other positions.
Ryan Davis ranked outside the top 20 among wide receivers in the 2015 class, which included receivers such as Calvin Ridley, Deon Cain and Christian Kirk. Productivity wise, after his standout 2017 season, Davis is getting in the conversation with those prospects even though his eventual NFL stock won’t be as high.
Davis has hauled in 109 catches for 1,009 yards and 6 touchdowns in his Auburn career, and his best work may still be ahead of him in the 2018 season.
Runner up: Noah Igbinoghene, 4 stars (2017)
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:54 am to TigerPaw1
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Offensive line: Mike Horton, 3 stars (2015)
Ranking: No. 70 tackle, No. 634 overall
When a prospect ranks outside the top 600 nationally, it’s never an expectation for them to become a regular contributor at an SEC program.
If it happens, that’s the epitome of high-value recruiting.
Mike Horton came to Auburn as the fifth-highest-ranked offensive lineman in the Tigers’ 2015 class. He has seen more time than Kaleb Kim, Bailey Sharp, Tyler Carr and Marquel Harrell, who were ranked ahead of him. Horton has participated in 25 games the last two seasons, including seven starts during the 2017 campaign.
As the offensive line shakes itself out in 2018, it appears that Horton is one of the few guarantees to crack the starting rotation at guard.
Runner up: Grad transfer Casey Dunn (2017)
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:55 am to TigerPaw1
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Defensive line: Nick Coe, 4 stars (2016)
Ranking: No. 13 strongside defensive end, No. 283 overall
The 2016 defensive line class consisted of Derrick Brown, Marlon Davidson, Antwuan Jackson Prince Sammons (an end at the time). Who would’ve guess we’d talk about Nick Coe as much as we have? Especially this early?
Coe’s athleticim and versatility made it impossible for coaches to ignore him. After a redshirt season, Coe saw the field plenty as a redshirt freshman in 2017. He compiled 29 tackles, 2 sacks for 14 yards, 4 1/2 tackles for loss, and 1 pass deflection. That pales in comparison to the expectations upcoming for Coe.
There are many in the Auburn program who believe this former sub-250 prospect will be a first-round draft pick after 2018 or 2019, depending when Coe decides to leave.
Runner up: Alec Jackson, 3 stars (2017)
Interesting Jackson listed as runner up. I loved his tape coming out of high school. Interested to see if he sees the field this year
Also Coe is a beast
This post was edited on 2/27/18 at 7:56 am
Posted on 2/27/18 at 7:58 am to TigerPaw1
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Linebacker: Deshaun Davis, 3 stars (2014)
Ranking: No. 21 inside linebacker, No. 479 overall
This was, without a doubt, the easiest position to pinpoint for this question.
Deshaun Davis came to Auburn as an underrated prospect, thanks to his short frame. It wasn’t the first time his height was called into question, and it wouldn’t be the last. Those are the types of things that turned Davis into a star linebacker.
It took Davis a few years to crack the rotation, but once he did there has been no looking back.
He has played in 39 games the last three season, including starting every game in the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Davis has accumulated 150 career tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, 14 tackles for loss, 4 pass deflections and 2 fumble recoveries.
I’d say that’s more than enough for a prospect barely inside the top 500 prospects in the country in the Class of 2015. And he’s not done.
Runner up: Montavius Atkinson, 4 stars (2015)
Probably the highest value of all the guys on this list
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