Auburn has had the last two weeks off but that hasn’t kept the coaches from doing some recruiting.
On Saturday, 4-star offensive tackle Savion Byrd released his top five schools and Auburn made the cut along with LSU, Oklahoma, SMU and Texas.
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— savion byrd (@byrd_savion) November 14, 2020
Byrd also has experience playing defensive tackle, primarily playing there during his junior season. Duncanville finished as runner ups in the 6A-DI playoffs.
An announcement date has not yet been announced by Byrd. It will be a highly contested battle between some major programs.
Byrd’s scouting report from 247Sports:
Possesses outstanding build for projected offensive tackle role. Good height and appears to be long. Wears his weight well and is built athletically relative to size with ample space for more bulk. Shows quickness at the snap and flashes impressive functional athleticism that allows for second-level work with relative ease. Looks for more work downfield when available. Very high ceiling in pass pro thanks to frame and natural movement ability. However, lacks reps at projected position after spending entire junior year playing defensive tackle. Still projects very well to OT but has not spent significant time there since sophomore season. Hand placement can get better. Must continue to bulk and strengthen. Can improve footwork technique. One of the top tackle prospects in a loaded 2021 O-line class in Texas. Possesses early-round NFL Draft potential with proper development.
Auburn has three offensive lineman committed for the 2021 class including 4-star Jaeden Roberts, 4-star Caleb Johnson and 3-star Garner Langio.