Auburn football has been on a tear as of late in the recruiting game, racking up many of the nation’s top high school prospects during and immediately following its annual Big Cat Weekend. The Tigers are making themselves on notice, something that has not been seen in a handful of years.
One commitment that came out of the weekend of festivities on the Plains was that of [autotag]John Alan McGuire[/autotag], a punter out of Thompson High School (Ala.), on Sunday.
McGuire already has a legacy with the football program, as his older brother Evan was a kicker that served as a backup to [autotag]Anders Carlson[/autotag] and [autotag]Alex McPherson[/autotag] from 2020-2023.
McGuire’s time with the Thompson Warriors has been nothing short of exceptional, helping the Warriors to two state championships out of the three seasons that he has played so far.
His talent level will put him into a position to succeed, as Auburn’s current punting duties will be open following the 2024 season with the graduation of [autotag]Oscar Chapman[/autotag]. According to the Kohl’s Kicking National Punter Rankings, McGuire is ranked the No. 2 punter in the nation with a five-star rating in the class of 2025.
With the announcement of his commitment via his social media, the Tigers beat out Florida State for the specialist, making yet another in-state player to land on the Plains.
While Auburn has the option of using him as a kicker or kick-off specialist when necessary, his primary role will be pinning opposing offenses deep when the Tigers stall on drives.
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