Four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Kamarion Franklin[/autotag] wasn’t able to make it to Auburn for Big Cat Weekend but he took a surprise unofficial visit on Monday, making sure he made one last visit before the dead period started on Aug. 1.
The trip was his third to Auburn this year and he once again enjoyed his time.
“It went good,” Franklin told AuburnUndercover’s Christian Clemente. “I just got the feel of the atmosphere. Got to talk and spend the day with Coach (Jeremy) Garrett. I enjoyed it. Getting to talk to Coach (Hugh) Freeze one-on-one, spend time with him today. Come and get another feel before it goes dead.”
Franklin is the No. 45 overall player and No. 8 defensive lineman in the 247Sports Composite ranking. The Lake Cormorant, Mississippi native is also the No. 1 player from The Magnolia State.
While he included Aubun in his top five schools back on June 2, they have not gotten nearly as much attention as Tennessee and Miami and that is something Franklin enjoys.
“That’s what I like,” Franklin said. “Auburn’s like the underdog in my process. Not a lot of people talk about Auburn but I feel strong and good about Auburn.”
It’s his connection with Garret that’s put Auburn in a place to land the 6-foot-5, 265-pounder.
“The people,” Franklin said. “The head coach, Coach Garrett, they’re both from Mississippi so the Mississippi pipeline goes through here so it feels kind of homey. The player, I hung out with the players and it’s just a good environment overall. He (Garrett) just gets me. He understands me and he knows where I come from and I know where he come from. We just connect real good.”
While he doesn’t have a specific date in mind, he would like to make his commitment “by the end of September” he shared.
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— Kamarion“Big Kam”Franklin (@KamarionFrankl1) July 31, 2023
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