With the Dec. 16 early signing period just more than a week away it is time to take a closer look at the 2021 recruiting class and see what could be in store for the Tigers.
The Tigers currently have the No. 42 recruiting class in the country according to the 247Sports Composite. The class ranks 11th in the SEC and is currently behind Kentucky and just ahead of Vanderbilt.
The class plummeted nearly 20 spots after the decommitment of running back Amari Goodwin.
Under Gus Malzahn Auburn has never finished below 12th nationally and all but twice (2018 and 2019) have finished outside the top 10.
While it would seem that the Tigers would be hard pressed to finish inside the top 10, the class still has several elite recruits.
Here is a look at everything you need to know about the 2021 Auburn recruiting class
Total commits: 12
One of the biggest factors in the Tigers low ranking is the size of their class, as Auburn’s 12 commits are the second fewest in the SEC. Alabama, Georgia and LSU – the top 3 classes in the SEC – have at least 20 commits.
Last commitment: 3-star receiver Hal Presley on Nov. 11.
Spots to fill: This number is hard to know. With 2020 not counting against a player’s eligibility and it being unknown how that will affect the amount of scholarship players a program can have on the roster. The NCAA also created a one-time transfer exception for the 2020–21 legislative cycle, which will likely make the transfer market more active.
Class Ranking: 42nd nationally, 11th in SEC
The Tigers lead just Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and South Carolina in the SEC and trail Rutgers, Georgia Tech, Virginia and Iowa in overall ranking.
AVERAGE RATING PER COMMIT: 89.23
The rating is just below the 90.00 threshold to be considered a 4-star and ranks 15th nationally.
Decommits:
- 4-star running back Amari Goodwin, uncommitted
- 4-star quarterback Aaron McLaughlin, NC State
- 4-star offensive tackle Caleb Johnson, Notre Dame
- 3-star offensive tackle J’Marion Gooch, Tennessee
Now, here’s an overview of each position