Auburn football has dominated the in-state recruiting scene lately and is in a prime position to continue the trend in 2026.
Prep Redzone recently updated their 2026 recruiting rankings for Alabama, and the list is cluttered with Auburn commits and prospects. [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Tigers claim two top-five recruits in the updated rankings and are in the running to land two more.
Auburn linebacker commit [autotag]Shadarius Toodle[/autotag] checks in at No. 5, one spot below fellow Auburn pledge [autotag]Hezekiah Harris[/autotag], an EDGE from Huntsville. Prep Redzone’s Cooper Morreale says that Harris, the state’s No. 1 defensive lineman, will play a key role in Mae Jemison High School’s defensive success this season.
Hezekiah Harris is a fantastic defensive lineman out of Mae Jemison that has been one of the top 5 prospects in our 2026 Rankings for a while now. Harris possesses a rare combination of size, athleticism, and exceptional pass-rushing skills that have made him an outstanding player on Mae Jemison’s defensive front. Harris is a constant threat to opposing quarterbacks with how well he rushes the passer. Every snap Harris rushes the passer he can consistently overwhelm and beat offensive linemen to generate pressure and take down the quarterback. Harris is also terrific against the run- he uses his size to eat up space, can easily shed blocks, and frequently takes down the ball carrier at or behind the line of scrimmage. With how well he’s played the last few years, Harris has become a highly recruited prospect and recently committed to Auburn earlier this summer. Be sure to watch out for Harris this fall, he and this Mae Jemison defense have the potential to be one of the top units in the state.
Auburn is also pursuing No. 3 [autotag]Cederian Morgan[/autotag] (WR, Alexander City) and No. 1 [autotag]Anthony Jones[/autotag] (LB, Mobile). Morgan is projected to sign with Auburn’s 2026 class while Alabama remains Auburn’s biggest threat to sign Jones. Morreale says that Jones is undoubtedly the best prospect the state has to offer from the 2026 class.
Anthony Jones is the #1 prospect in our 2026 Rankings and rightfully so, he’s been phenomenal for Saint Paul’s Episcopal’s defense over the last two years. Jones is a fantastic linebacker prospect that plays with a ton of athleticism, aggression, and physicality. Jones can do everything that his coaches ask of him- he’s a terrific pass rusher, can set the edge, attack the run, and is always around the ball impacting plays. It’s seriously impressive watching Jones’ effort on the field, he doesn’t give up on plays, has great pursuit, and consistently finds ways to disrupt offenses throughout all four quarters. Jones had himself a huge sophomore season last fall- he ended the year with 102 total tackles (10 for loss), 10 sacks, and 5 pass breakups on the season. With how well he’s played the last two years Jones has been highly recruited- he has picked up offers from Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, and more! Keep an eye on Jones this fall, he’s a heck of a talent and the number-one player in our 2026 class for a reason!
Four-star linebacker commit [autotag]Jamichael Garrett[/autotag] is another notable name within Prep Redzone’s rankings by checking in at No. 12.
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