One of the nation’s top defensive linemen from the 2024 cycle is set to announce his commitment on Saturday, and Auburn fans have every right to feel confident heading into the day.
Five-star defensive lineman [autotag]Kamarion Franklin[/autotag] has been trending toward Auburn over the last two weeks. Last week, On3’s Cole Pinkston logged a prediction in favor of Auburn. Since then, two more recruiting experts feel that Franklin will land at Auburn. Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover dropped a crystal ball on Aug. 10 for Auburn and On3’s Jeffrey Lee said on a recent episode of The Inside Scoop podcast that Auburn fans should feel “cautiously optimistic” about their favorite team earning Franklin’s commitment.
Relationships are a driving force behind Franklin’s commitment. Head coach Hugh Freeze and defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett have developed a strong one with Franklin.
“That visit right before the dead period kicked in that last week of July really, really played a big factor in (Franklin’s) recruitment,” Lee said. “Jeremy Garrett, Hugh Freeze both of those guys from the state of Mississippi — they’ve got ties, they’ve got really strong bonds with Kam. And so I think that’s really paying off for Auburn as we get near the decision. I think right now, Auburn is the team to beat. But Josh, we’ve seen things like this happen before and we know things can change late. But as of today, I do like where Auburn sits.”
Franklin is scheduled to announce his commitment on Saturday. In addition to Auburn, Franklin is also considering Ole Miss, Miami, and Tennessee. Franklin is the No. 7 overall defensive lineman for the 2024 class and is the top player from the state of Mississippi. On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine gives Auburn an 89.3% chance to land him.
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