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Detailing Auburn's National Signing Day

Brian Smith

Auburn commitment Deuce Knight
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It’s finally National Signing Day! Auburn’s tremendous 2025 recruiting class will cross the finish line. There are still decisions to be made. The Tigers are possibly adding or losing commitments.

Auburn On SI will track each prospect with updates throughout the day and bring breaking news from across the SEC and college football. A few points before beginning.

  • Auburn’s class is sixth by Rivals and could close even higher. Ohio State, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, and LSU are the classes ahead of Auburn as National Signing Day begins.
  • Yesterday, the unfortunate news of Nate Marshall from Chicago (Ill.) Fenwick flipping back to Michigan diminished Auburn’s class but the Tigers still have a great defensive line haul.
  • Ohio State cornerback commitment Na’eem Offord could sign with Auburn today. The top in-state recruit from Birmingham (Ala.) Parker is one of the nation’s best prospects regardless of position. He’s announcing at 10:30 a.m. CST.
  • Tennessee defensive line commitment Darrion Smith could flip to the Tigers. Coming from Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances, Smith is the 36th defensive lineman by Rivals and is announcing at 10 a.m. CST.
  • Leesville (Ga.) Lee County running back Ousmane Kromah is mulling his options between Auburn, Georgia, and Florida State. His decision is expected early this afternoon.
  • Quarterback Deuce Knight is expected to sign with Auburn but Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss will not be easily defeated. He’s signing a little after 9 a.m. CST at Lucedale (Miss.) George County.
  • Moving forward, the biggest question mark is at cornerback. Auburn commitment Shamar Arnoux is entertaining what Florida State has to say. The Carrollton (Ga.) High School cornerback is expected to announce today. There’s also cornerback Donovan Starr from Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood. He’s committed to the Tigers but Bama hosted him for the Iron Bowl. He may not announce until Friday.

3:40 p.m. - Florida State kept defensive tackle Kevin Wynn. Many thought UGA would sign him. He's on of the nation's best interior defensive line recruits. Auburn will not be playing against him now.

3:36 p.m. - If Alabama flips Auburn cornerback commitment Donovan Starr, that's a huge loss for the Tigers. Here's the prediction from 247's Tom Loy:

3:11 p.m. - As a reference point, Auburn is still afer 5-star defensive lineman Justus Terry from Manchester (Ga.) High School. He's making an announcement on Friday morning. UGA and Auburn are definitely in it. Bama, Southern Cal, and other SEC programs are probably still battling as well.

2:56 p.m. - Here are the profiles of all the Auburn commitments and signees.

2:49 p.m. - Bryce Deas signs with Auburn. He might be the most versatile defender in Auburn's 2025 class. Could play safety or linebacker; excellent blitzer.

2:46 p.m. - Ole Miss flips linebacker Tyler Lockhart from Mississippi State. Really good pickup for Kiffin and the Rebels.

2:34 p.m. - Florida State flips UGA running back commitment Ousmane Kromah. Auburn really wanted him in the 2025 class. Big-time player and great young man.

2:24 p.m. - Blake Woodby, one of the nation's fastest cornerback recruits, signs with Auburn!

2:19 p.m. - Thoughts on the Auburn class thus far: It’s well-balanced, has speed, size, and natural football instincts throughout the class. There are two things I am concerned about. One, Auburn needs another pure offensive tackle recruit who is a stud. That’s a miss. Two, the Tigers must close on all the cornerbacks. Losing Offord hurt because he was a plug and play talent. Still, this is a top-10 class.

2:02 p.m. - Auburn adds another speedy receiver Sam Turner out of Decatur (Ga.) Southwest DeKalb.

2:00 p.m. - Here's a look at Auburn's class as it stands now. Very balanced from top to bottom.

1:47 p.m. - Really cool graphic and backdrop to the last two 5-star quarterbacks out of Mississippi:

1:28 p.m. - Jakaleb Faulk will join Keldric Faulk at Auburn. He's a 6-foot-3 and 225-pound linebacker from Highland Home (Ala.) High School. Tremendous football player.

12:55 p.m. - Auburn signs elite offensive tackle recruit Broderick Shull from Bixby (Okla.) High School. This young man could play very early in his Auburn career.

12:49 p.m. - Shocker! Na'eem Offord picks Oregon over Auburn and Ohio State.

12:40 p.m. - Jourdin Crawford is a Tiger!

12:18 p.m. - Here's more about Auburn's latest running back Alvin Henderson:

12:04 p.m. - Auburn signs the state of Albama's all-time leading rusher in Alvin Henderson. For those who do not know, Henderson went over 10,000 yards during his prep career.

11:58 a.m. - The Parker press conference is just beginning now with administrators speaking at the moment. Na'eem Offord, Jourdin Crawford, and more Parker players will make their announcements shortly. Offord is a cornerback expected to pick between OSU, Auburn, and Oregon, while Crawford is a defensive tackle solidly committed to the Tigers.

11:43 a.m. - Derick's twin brother, Erick Smith, signs with the Tigers. He's a unique wide receiver at 6-foot-6 and 190 pounds!

11:38 a.m. - Auburn signs former Alabama wide receiver commitment Derick Smith from Selma (Ala.) Southside!

11:29 a.m. - Here's the reaction from the Auburn staff with Deuce Knight signing:

11:17 a.m. - Zion Grady did in fact sign with Ohio State. Hearing the Buckeyes are now likely for Na'eem Offord as well.

11:12 a.m. - Watching the film of Darrion Smith, it's hard not to like his speed and quickness. Reminds me Amaris Williams, Auburn's 2024 defensive line commitment.

11:07 a.m. - Bam! The Tigers flip Tennessee defensive line commitment Darrion Smith. He's from St. Frances, the same high school as two other Auburn commitments: cornerback Blake Woodby and linebacker Bryce Deas.

10:54 a.m. - How close can recruiting be? Read the following message from 247 Sports national analyst Tom Loy about Deuce Knight:

10:37 a.m. - Auburn signs Antonio Coleman, the defensive tackle in the greater Mobile area and one of the best in the nation. He was previously committed to Alabama.

10:20 a.m. - A few thoughts on Knight as I've seen him play several times. One, phenomenal athlete overall. He verticals over 42 inches. Two, Live arm. He can throw a football over 50 yards without giving maximum effort. Three, he's jut learning the quarterback position, i.e. post-snap reads. He's a long-term answer for Auburn. Expect him to redshirt next fall but he can still play in four games. Overall, Knight is a rare talent.

10:16- The wait is over. Deuce Knight signs with the Auburn Tigers!

10:07 a.m. - It's looking like Texas will come away with the No. 1 overall recruiting class.

10:00 a.m. - One-time Auburn lean Andrew Babalola signs with Michigan.

9:58 a.m. - More on why Malik Autry is such a huge addition to the Auburn football program:

9:52 a.m. - Florida's bid to land 5-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson falls short. He's a Duck.

9:49 a.m. - Malik Autry is the latest signee for the Auburn Tigers. He's one of the top defensive tackles in the 2025 class.

9:48 a.m. - What could this tweet from the Auburn Football X handle mean?

9:40 a.m. - Here's a cool inside look at why Auburn likes Anquon Fegans.

9:39 a.m. - Auburn lands elite safety Eric Winters. He had offers from across the country but chose the Tigers over Georgi, Miami, and a host of other college football programs.

9:30 a.m. - Looks like Florida is going to flip 5-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson from Oregon.

9:27 a.m. Top running back target Ousmane Kromah will sign at 1:15 CST. It's not yet known if it will be Auburn, Georgia, or Florida State. He's a tremendous prospect that's been to Auburn several times.

9:24 a.m. - One of the nation's best safety recruits signs with Auburn! Anquon Fegans, welcome to the Plains!

9:18 a.m. - Texas A&M wins a major battle. The Aggies needed more talent at wide receiver and they land the former Ole Miss commitment Jerome Myles.

9:12 am. - Oregon's attempt to flip an Auburn commitment fails. Elijah Melendez joins the Auburn family.

8:59 a.m. - It's official. Shamar Arnoux signed with FSU.

8:52 a.m. - Jadon Perlotte is possibly flipping again. He was once a prime Auburn target. He's been committed to Georgia and now Southern California. Perhaps one more flip?

8:51 a.m. - Still waiting on confirmation from Enterprise High School for Eric Winters. He's all Auburn though. Haven't heard anything on his teammate Zion Grady, the talented defensive end. In some not good news, it appears that Auburn cornerback commitment Shamar Arnoux is going to choose Florida State.

8:39 a.m. - Bama also lost its 5-star wide receiver to Ole Miss. He had flipped already but the Crimson Tide could not get him back either. Caleb Cunnningham is a big-time player.

8:36 a.m. - Alabama loses a running back recruit to Michigan State.

8:29 a.m. - Speaking of UF, they are losing a talented defensive end to the Transfer Portal. He's from Alabama. Do not be surprised if Auburn is involved moving forward.

8:27 a.m. - Florida was trying to flip two Texas recruits, but were not successful.

8:18 a.m. - Auburn has elite defensive end Jared Smith in the fold! The 6-foot-6 and 235-pound defender hails from Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson. Auburn won out over a host of SEC programs like Ole Miss and South Carolina, plus his offers from across the nation.

8:08 a.m. - The Tigers now have their second tight end signed, Ryan Ghea from Milton (Ga.) High School. He's one of the best all-around tight ends in the 2025 recruiting class.

8:06 a.m. - There are rumors that Auburn is not out of the race for current Ohio State defensive end commitent Zion Grady, one of the top prospects in Alabama and a teammate of Eric Winters.

8:02 a.m. - In other SEC news, Texas A&M quarterback Connor Weigman is hitting the Transfer Portal, per On3:

7:58 a.m. - On3 national recruiting analyst Steve Wiltfong predicts current Auburn commitment Shamar Arnoux will sign with Florida State. That's tough for Auburn if it comes to fruition. Arnoux is one of the better cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class.

7:51 a.m. - Another offensive lineman, Jacobe Ward, is now an Auburn Tiger!

7:45 a.m. - Offensive linemen Tai Buster and Kail Ellis, plus tight end Hollis Davidson, are officially Auburn Tigers!

7:39 a.m. - Two big-time recruits are epected to sign with Auburn in the next hour. It's safety Eric Winters and defensive tackle Malik Autry.

7:35 a.m. - There are going to be several flips around the SEC today. That likely includes Florida State losing 5-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas to either LSU or Florida. Speaking of the Gators, they are expected to have a massive day.

7:30 a.m. - As an overall note, Oregon is throwing around a lot of NIL money, i.e. Phil Knight wants a title before he passes. One of the recruits Oregon made a run at is Tigers commitment Elijah Melendez, per 247's Christian Clemente. That's not surprising because Melendez is a big-time talent and Dan Lanning really likes Dixie recruits. Additionally, Oregon is allegedly making a bid to land a super-fast wide receiver who plays for the Crimson Tide...

7:14 a.m. - Just saw that Alabama is losing wide receiver Kobe Prentice to the Transfer Portal. Look for Bama's roster to make a significant shift over the next few months.

7:05 a.m. The first signee of the day is kicker John McGuire from Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson!

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