[autotag]Zac Etheridge[/autotag] was just one of two coaches that [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] retained from Bryan Harsin’s staff when he took over Auburn football.
One of the reasons why Etheridge was retained is his impressive abilities as a recruiter. He had a hand in recruiting 11 of Auburn’s 21 signees in the 2023 recruiting class.
His efforts are starting to get some national recognition as Rival’s National Director of Recruiting Adam Gorney named him one of 10 up-and-coming recruiters in the SEC.
Numerous prospects have noted Auburn as high on their list because of Etheridge and not only how well he recruits them but how well he connects with them once on campus. The recruiting prowess is unquestioned and it’s one reason why Etheridge is so vital to Auburn’s new coaching staff.
Not only did Etheridge help recruit over half of Auburn’s class, but, according to 247Sports, he was also the primary recruit on Auburn’s four-highest recruits in edge rusher [autotag]Keldric Faulk[/autotag], cornerback [autotag]Kayin Lee[/autotag], running back [autotag]Jeremiah Cobb[/autotag], and defensive lineman [autotag]Darron Reed[/autotag].
Etheridge, who is now Auburn’s secondary and safeties coach, has already gotten off to a great start in the 2024 class. He has already landed commitments from four-star cornerbacks Jayden Lewis and A’Mon Lane.
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