One of Auburn’s top in-state targets is ready to announce his commitment. Four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Malik Blocton[/autotag] will be committing Saturday at 3 p.m. CT he Tweeted out on Tuesday.
Blocton has a final five of Auburn, Alabama, Troy, Texas and Florida, with Auburn and Texas seen as the top two contenders to land the Pike Road product.
While he officially visited Texas on June 16, the 6-foot-3, 268-pounder is the younger brother of Auburn defensive lineman [autotag]Marcus Harris[/autotag] and has visited Auburn countless times.
Blocton is the No. 424 overall player and No. 44 defensive lineman in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 24 player from Alabama.
He made 54 tackles, 6.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss and forced one fumble last season for Pike Road High School.
Defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] quickly worked to build a relationship with Blocton once he came to Auburn and has made him a priority.
announcing my commitment Saturday at Pike Road High School at 3pm all media is invitedđź’Ż @Madhousefit @GrangerShook @wsfa12news @MGMAdvertiser @ITATJason @CalebJ_Rivals @CClemente247 @On3Keith @Blake_Alderman @Corey_Bender @ChadSimmons_ @JLeeAULive @JosephAHastings @Jdsmith31Smit
— THE REAPER⚰️ (@MalikBlocton) July 4, 2023
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