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Four-star quarterback Kaidon Salter of Cedar Hill (Texas) was the last known unofficial visitor to Auburn before the nationwide coronavirus scare led to the suspension of on-campus visits. After that trip, he spoke highly of the Tigers.

Now, almost four weeks later the touted prospect and major Auburn target has named his list of schools.

Auburn, Arkansas, Baylor, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Louisville, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, UCLA and Utah. 

According to Salter, his top 11 "has no order." He added that "my recruitment remains open."

The 6-feet-1, 185-pound Salter is the No. 10 dual-threat quarterback nationally in the industry generated 247Sports Composite and No. 244 overall recruit. He's the No. 89 overall prospect in the 247Sports rankings.
Last season, Salter completed 149 of 245 passes for 2,550 yards, 28 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He added 616 rushing yards.


After getting his first in-person look at Auburn in March, Salter saw enough to know one thing; He’ll be back

“They’re a big factor,” Salter said at the time.

Although it was spring break at Auburn during Salter's visit, Tigers coach Gus Malzahn and offensive line coach Jack Bicknell were on campus and spent extensive time with Salter during his four-hour stop.


“(Malzahn) was great,” Salter said. “I loved his personality and I loved the atmosphere at Auburn. I loved it without the people even being there. Everything was great.”

Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chad Morris could not be in Auburn for the visit, but that wasn’t an issue, Salter said.

“Right now, he’s in Dallas, but we Face Timed him and we talked to him,” Salter said.


Auburn’s message to the 6-feet-1, 185-pound Salter?

“Basically, I fit their place,” Salter said. “I know I fit their place. They’re saying I can come in — they have Bo Nix and he’s a great player. But most likely, he’ll leave after his third year. They say I can come in and play a role and then eventually get that spot. (Malzahn) said he thinks I’ve got what it takes to beat Alabama.”

As for a return trip to Auburn?


“Most definitely,” Salter said at the time. “I’m going to take an official there.

Here is Salter's most recent 247Sports evaluation:

"Lean, athletic build with adequate height. Will need to fill out upper body but athletic lower-body build. Natural playmaker with instincts and feel. Good downfield arm strength with above average short-to-intermediate velocity. Great improvisational skills. Dangerous in the scramble drill. Very mobile and throws well on the move. Pass-first QB but definitely athletic enough to hurt defenses with his legs.

Encouraging athletic profile. Track and field athlete who competes in 300 hurdles, high jump, long jump, and triple jump. Will need to continue adding bulk to strengthen overall build. That will also maximize arm strength, particularly vertically. Can tighten delivery and get a bit quicker with release. One of the top QB's in Texas for his class. High-major prospect with long-term NFL Draft potential."

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