Things today were certainly interesting. The good news is that Auburn managed to sign 12 commits today. The bad news is that the Tigers’ 2021 recruiting class is currently ranked 46th overall nationally. The Tigers have not fallen below the top 25 in recruiting since 2003. Luckily they have plenty of more time to improve before February 3rd.
Early Signing Day is always exciting, especially when it falls on day three of Auburn fans begging the question, “Who is Auburn even going to hire to coach these guys next year?”
Head coaching chaos aside, today was still an exciting day for Auburn fans and future players. I know I’m looking forward to watching each of these guys play in orange and blue. It takes a lot of courage for these young men to sign when the future of a program is uncertain, but hey, that’s when you know these guys love Auburn and are coming for the right reasons.
Let’s get into the reactions from today:
Auburn had a impressive early signing day considering the last couple of days. Still could end up being one of Auburn’s worst classes in years.
— David Petty (@dpetty_43) December 16, 2020
Kevin Steele said the fact quarterback Dematrius Davis stuck with Auburn on signing day "was huge."
Steele said offensive coordinator Chad Morris "did a great job" delivering Davis despite the coaching change.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) December 16, 2020
A BOOM(less) National Signing Day…..wow🥲! Well #Auburn, do these commits a favor and go hire a coach already😊
— AUBURN SUPERFAN #2 (@FormerMrTRM) December 16, 2020
The most uneventful Auburn signing day in a long time i guess…glad we have great talent already for the new HC. #WarDamnEagle
— DMoe (@lakidnitro) December 16, 2020
Diamond is an instinctual, smooth football player. He’s got deceptive speed and the ability to make a play at any time. Reminds me a lot of former Auburn Tiger and New England Patriots DB Jonathon Jones. https://t.co/fTPhhzRfVe
— Coach Pinkston (@CoachPink7259) December 16, 2020
There's the big one! https://t.co/OL6afE0VVV
— AUNerd (@AUSportsNerd) December 16, 2020
Chose Auburn over Georgia Tech … https://t.co/VKTaYgBnKi
— Jeffrey Lee (@JLeeAURivals) December 16, 2020
Hey everyone, meet the big dawg @OkoliTobechi . Let's follow and support from the beginning 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥🔥🔥🔥. You won't miss Derrick Brown for too long with this guy in your team @AuburnFootball#WarEagle https://t.co/BaFAFU60ZJ
— Steph The King🎯 (@Bukunmisojo) December 16, 2020
Now I'm really good! WDE! https://t.co/TDKY1zMwuL
— Big D (Damon) (@bigdAU256) December 16, 2020
Auburn got a badass https://t.co/Q2KyCiyNBu
— Dillon Harrington (@boomsoon2021) December 16, 2020
#Auburn landing a HUGE JUCO prospect here! Tigers look to build on the day with 6 LOI already being signed and looking for more. #NSD https://t.co/cF07Y1YJYq
— FriendlyRivalsPod (@PodRivals) December 16, 2020
Still picking up a lot of talent, even with the coaching situation up in the air. https://t.co/2JYJ5ZPp7x
— The War Rapport (@thewarrapport) December 16, 2020
#Auburn holds on to its athletic flex TE Landen King from Atascocita. That’s big https://t.co/MnTo2q2K3X
— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) December 16, 2020
@koolkid_quisy, your hometown is proud of you and for you. Now go do great things, the skies the limit. #WarEagle #GoPanthers https://t.co/I0xBy6BqUc
— Jayer Williamson (@JayerWilliamson) December 16, 2020
Here’s. Our. QB. https://t.co/XBkZghRrsF
— Avengers Lead Recruiter (@chaunceytuck) December 16, 2020
Don't know who's gonna coach Auburn, but I hope they build the whole damn offense around this dude. https://t.co/VgY98twzu2
— Max Olson (@max_olson) December 16, 2020
He's a big dude. Now let's hurry and find us a coach to put that to use. https://t.co/DwYcbUbkHm
— CMorgan (@morganclf) December 16, 2020
Four-star running back Armoni Goodwin, who decommitted from Auburn Nov. 30, has committed to LSU.
The No. 5 running back and No. 94 overall player in this recruiting cycle per the 247 Composite rankings.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 17, 2020
Holding onto Hunter & Davis was big but losing Jaeden Roberts & Armoni Goodwin to two of your biggest rivals is a blow…
Auburn has some serious work to do in the late period
— AUNerd (@AUSportsNerd) December 17, 2020
If the biggest L AU took today was Jaeden Roberts, and it wasn’t a flip,just reopening recruiting, it’s not bad. Definitely would love the young man to come to Auburn, but there’s still a shot.
— Carl von Drunker (@WDE_wAUrrior) December 16, 2020
4-star offensive lineman Jaeden Roberts decommits from Auburn https://t.co/rvYX5kmryP
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) December 16, 2020
Sad news in addition to this, but redshirt freshman RB Mark Antony Richards has entered the transfer portal. It’s a depressing feeling to see depth leaving at a time like this. We wish him nothing but the best.
Today was not ideal by any means, but these young guys are the future. Take a deep breath, remain calm, and pray that Auburn’s decision makers find the right guy who can build upon this recruiting class, find some offensive linemen and linebackers, and coach these guys up to the standard of Auburn football that we all know and love.