Na'eem Offord Picks Oregon, Spurns Auburn and Ohio State

Auburn misses on top in-state cornerback recruit

Na'eem Offord Birmingham (Ala.) Parker / Brian Smith On SI

Despite constant effort from Hugh Freeze and the Auburn coaching staff, 5-star cornerback Na'eem Offord signs with Oregon. Offord is ESPN's #4 overall recruit and top cornerback for the class of 2025. He's been an Ohio State commitment for almost a year, so the Ducks pull the big surprise.

Coming from Birmingham (Ala.) Parker, Offord has been making trips to Auburn games for a long time. It's disappointing that the Tigers did not land Offord but they do have a tremendous 2025 recruiting class.

In more positive Auburn news, the Tigers already flipped Tennessee defensive line recruit Darrion Smith and also secured the signature of 5-star quarterback Deuce Knight despite Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels coming after him hard.

The Tigers are still awaiting decisions from a few prospects and more news will be forthcoming here at Auburn On SI. For now, know that Auburn will finish with a top-10 recruiting class and filled its needs from quarterback to defensive back.