2026 Auburn Recruit Discusses Why He Committed To The Tigers

Auburn is bringing in another top recruit from Georgia

Auburn's recruiting efforts do not end with the current effort to land top 2025 recruits.

The Tigers are making a strong effort to get a headstart with the 2026 class and that includes one top Peach State recruit. Offensive lineman Kail Ellis will be an Auburn Tiger.

The 6-foot-4 and 305-pound prospect is one of the South's best offensive line recruits despite only being a class of 2026 prospect. Coming from Canton (Ga.) Cass, Ellis is a recruit Auburn fans should get to know well and he's happy to discuss why he chose to come to the Plains.

"I have a lot of trust in coach (Hugh) Freeze and that staff, and I think we're going to do big things. The future is very bright on the Plains."

The Auburn coaching staff's message to Ellis is one he's embracing.

"They put a lot of trust in me. They think I'm going to come in and make a big impact. I'm just going to keep working and striving toward that."

As for his future position with the Tigers, AU's coaching staff has a plan.

"Really, specifically, they want me to play center. They think I can play guard as well but mostly center."

That's a position he's familiar with and Ellis is also versatile because of his experience with Cass High School.

"I started at tackle and then my coaches moved me to center." 

Of course, Ellis would love to bring other talented recruits with him to the Plains.

"I've been trying to recruit some people here (at Under Armour Atlanta), like Micah DeBose (from Prichard (Ala.) Vigor High School). I'm trying to recruit him. Yeah, I'm just trying to get on the recruiting trail and trying to better our future."

Despite having two more years of high school, Ellis is really happy to stick with Auburn despite other schools coming after him.

"I don't think I'm going anywhere else this spring. Maybe, but I'm really locked in with Auburn right now."