Auburn Is In Position To Sign A Top 2025 Quarterback Recruit

A talented quarterback would be a great fit in Hugh Freeze’s offense

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze / Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY

For Auburn fans, they should get to know more about a rising prep quarterback recruit from California. 

According to recruiting intel, there’s a good chance he’s going to play his college football for the Tigers. This top recruit is going to announce his college intentions on April 14. His name is Husan Longstreet. He is the #79 prospect in the nation by Rivals, #127 according to On3, #28 for 247, and #260 for ESPN.

According to Inside The Rebels, he is finishing up a visit to Ole Miss after a trip to Texas A&M. He will also be making a trip to Oregon, and then finally head to the Plains for Auburn’s spring game, i.e. A-Day event, on April 6.

Longstreet would be a tremendous fit for Hugh Freeze’s run-pass option offense. In 2023, Max Preps has the 6-foot-1 and 200-pound signal-caller’s passing stats with 199 completions from 298 attempts, for 66.8%, a 15.1 average per competition, 24 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions.

Coming from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, it’s not a surprise that Longstreet is a tremendous passer. That’s one of the most well coached prep programs in the country and has long since been known for its offensive prowess. When watching Longstreet throw the football, there are many points to analyze. Here’s a breakdown of his junior HUDL film.

Accuracy, throwing motion, completing passes on the run, and decision-making are four areas to consider when evaluating Longstreet.

Pass after pass, Longstreet is capable of hitting his targets no matter where they are located. Over the defense for a touchdown, a quick strike to the flat that leads the receiver in stride, and adding more velocity to connect on a seam pass between the linebacker and safety, those are some of the passes Longstreet completes. Here are three of his best passes from the 10-minute video, with the times they take place included.

At the 51-second mark, it’s a deep fade ball to the corner of the end zone. That’s a low-percentage pass but placed on the outside shoulder of the receiver. Hard to throw it any better than what Longstreet did.

A different type of pass at the 2:20 mark. It’s a post where the safety did not get over in time and Longstreet threw a line drive for a score. Before making the pass, he looked right, and then came to his second read. Good decision.

Saving the best for last, the 4:14 mark showcases the true nature of the RPO game. After the fake, Longstreet uses some touch and velocity by throwing over the linebacker and in front of the safety. It’s a nice catch by Longstreet’s receiver as well. Hitting a pass in such a constricted space displays how Longstreet is already understanding how to use the middle of the field.

Tomorrow will be an article regarding how Longstreet’s feet can be an asset to Auburn’s offense.