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One of Auburn's top overall recruiting targets in the 2021 class has set his commitment date.

Five-star Cochran (Ga.) Bleckley County offensive tackle Amarius Mims posted on twitter Thursday he will reveal his college choice Oct. 14.

Mims recently trimmed his list to 12 schools: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Oregon, South Carolina, Southern. California, Tennessee, Texas A&M. Thursday's commit date edit, however, also included North Carolina and Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-7.5, 315-pounds Mims checks in as the No. 8 prospect overall and the No. 2 offensive tackle in the industry-generated 2021 247Sports composite rankings. For 247Sports, Mims is listed as the No. 13 overall prospect and the No. 3 offensive tackle prospect for the class.

Mims has visited Auburn three known times since last November. During trips to Auburn in February and March, he not only met with the Tigers football staff but attended Auburn home basketball games.

“It feels like home when I’m here,” Mims said. “I feel at home. I’m going to keep coming back.”
For the Tigers, Mims is a priority recruit to new offensive line coach Jack Bicknell.

“It’s been good,” Mims said of their relationship. “He’s a friendly coach and I like him. He tries to get to know you and everything. I mean, that’s the key thing, trying to get to know your position coach.”

Here is his 247Sports evaluation:

"Possesses an elite combination of size and length for an offensive tackle. Has rare length by way of long arms and big hands along with a sturdy build with room to add some muscle to his frame.
On the hoof, looks as good as you could hope for at this stage for an offensive tackle prospect. Already is over 300 pounds without much bad weight. Shows his athletic ability while playing both ways at offensive tackle and defensive end. Moves well at the second level, using quick feet and his length to get his hands on linebackers.


Shows good flexibility and bends at the knees. Has some pop in his hands and easily plants opposing defensive linemen on contact.

Will need to continue getting stronger and refining his pass set technique. Looks to have a very high upside early on and should develop into a top national prospect. Has the ultimate upside of developing into a multi-year starter at the Power 5 level and eventual high NFL Draft pick."

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