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Not many program had a better August than Auburn from a recruiting standpoint.
The Tigers landing commitments from four-star safety Ahmari Harvey, four-star defensive tackle Marquis Robinson, three-star defensive end Tobechi Okoli and four-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr, who later reclassified to 2020 and has since enrolled at Auburn.
The big month gave Auburn 13 commits and the No. 19 recruiting class in the country.
Since then, the Tigers lost a commit (3-star offensive tackle J’Marion Gooch), and have not landed a commit in September but still appear to be in good shape and have the potential to put together a nice class.
Here are some important names, dates and performances from Auburn commits and targets.
Top performers
Armoni Goodwin continued his hot start to the year with another two-touchdown performance. The 5-foot-8, 190-pound running back ran for 152 yards and had touchdown runs of 52 and 25-yards for Hewitt-Trussville. He has now rushed for 648 yards and 10 touchdowns on 60 carries (10.8 yards per carry) in four games. Goodwin is the Tigers highest rated offensive player and is seen as the fourth best player in Alabama and the No 93 player in the country, according to the 247Sports composite.
Ahmari Harvey wasted no time making his first big play of the season. The four-star safety out of Tallahassee, FL returned a kickoff for a touchdown is his first game of the season.
Names to know
Jeremiah Williams, 4-star DE
Williams is a major Auburn target at a premium position and has the Tigers in his final group with Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma. The Tigers are currently the favorite to land Williams, according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball with all three predictions favoring them. Williams will announce his commitment on Oct. 10 and has already made his decision.
Ga’Quincy McKinstry, 5-star CB
The secondary is a major need for Auburn and landing McKinstry would go a long way in addressing that need. The top player in Alabama has been saying he could commit at any time and it is likely down to Auburn, Alabama and LSU. Auburn may have an ace up their sleeve here with the success of their basketball program and the charismatic Bruce Pearl. McKinstry wants to play football and basketball at the next level and all three of his schools want that as well. Another notable factor is his relationship with his former high school teammate and Auburn quarterback Bo Nix. Auburn is the Crystal Ball leader but never count out Alabama when discussing in-state players of this caliber
Kamari Lassiter, 3-star CB
Not many 3-star recruits have a final trio of Auburn, Georgia and Clemson. Auburn has the lone Crystal Ball prediction for Lassiter but this recruitment is still very open. Auburn and Georgia both have major needs at corner and Clemson has made him a priority
Amarius Mims, 5-star OT
This is a long shot for Auburn but whenever an elite offensive tackle shows interest it is worth the gamble. Auburn has need for linemen and certainty one of his caliber, but this would come as a surprise.
Key Dates
Sept. 25: Diego Pounds (three-star OT) to announce his decision.
Oct. 10: Williams is scheduled to announce his decision.
Oct. 14: Mims is scheduled to announce his decision.