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Auburn impresses offensive tackle target Broderick Shull on official visit

In the midst of many recruiting battles, Auburn offensive tackle target Broderick Shull has a highly positive view after his official visit

Auburn football is attempting to make massive moves on the recruiting trail in the summer, with many prospective players making official visits to the Plains.

One of those recruits is offensive tackle [autotag]Broderick Shull[/autotag], who made his visit to the Tigers this weekend and was highly impressed.

“This was definitely the experience I needed to kind of make my decision much easier,” Shull said in an interview with Auburn Undercover. “I would say definitely getting more of the campus vibe was a good part of it. Also just seeing everyone again was a pretty good experience. The most important part was getting to see the players mainly because you can see what they’re really like off campus and seeing if it’s a fit for me. And which, these guys are pretty awesome, they fit me well. They’re responsible, mature guys.”

Shull made his second visit to Auburn after visiting earlier this spring. This time, he left with a very positive feel about what all Auburn had offer throughout its campus facilities.

The four-star offensive lineman is currently ranked as the No. 149 player in the country and the No. 13 offensive tackle recruit according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also ranked the No. 3 prospect in the state of Oklahoma.

A main reason why Auburn now sits in a good position to land Shull can be credited to the relationship that offensive line coach [autotag]Jake Thornton[/autotag] has built with him.

With a possible decision day nearing later in June, Shull is still set to visit the likes of Texas Tech and Texas A&M during the month, while he already visited Nebraska in May.

Auburn football hosted several notable targets for visits over the weekend including five-stars [autotag]Caleb Cunningham[/autotag] and [autotag]Na’eem Offord[/autotag], as well as former Ohio State pledge [autotag]Blake Woodby[/autotag]. Any commitments from these players would be monumental for the program, and coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] is making sure that he does whatever he can to land the talented players.

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Recent Auburn visit ‘exceeded every expectation’ for four-star CB Blake Woodby

Auburn football continues to trend upward for 2025 CB Blake Woodby following a successful official visit.

Auburn is trending upward regarding recent Ohio State decommit [autotag]Blake Woodby[/autotag], and a visit this weekend may have sealed the deal.

Woodby, a four-star cornerback who backed off his pledge to Ohio State on May 16, stopped by Auburn this weekend to kick off his schedule of four summer official visits. Ahead of his visit, experts from both On3 and 247Sports submitted predictions for Woodby in favor of Auburn, and Auburn coaches made sure to treat Woodby as a top priority during his stay.

“It went great. The visit exceeded every expectation I could possibly think of,” Woobdy said in an interview with Auburn Undercover. “Coach Crime had the red carpet laid out for me. Coach Rohan (Gaines) did a great job of keeping in contact with me, stayed with my parents throughout the whole time they were here. Today was my mom’s first ever visit she ever went on, she loved it. She felt like she could feel comfortable with me coming here. It was great, great visit.”

Auburn pulled out their top defensive recruiters for their pitch to Woodby, defensive backs coaches [autotag]Wesley McGriff[/autotag] and [autotag]Charles Kelly[/autotag]. Woodby told Auburn Undercover that he barely ate his food at dinner because the trio talked football for over an hour. Woodby’s relationships with McGriff and Kelly, as well as Auburn’s “family atmosphere”stood out the most to Woodby on his visit.

Auburn boosted its stock over the weekend, but Woodby is not ready to announce his commitment. According to 247Sports, Woodby will visit Cincinnati, Ohio State, Maryland, Oregon, and Georgia before making his decision, which could come during football season. Woodby does plan to return to campus for Big Cat Weekend beginning July 27.

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Five-star Ohio State pledge recaps Auburn visit

Alabama’s top recruit for the 2025 cycle paid a surprise visit to the Plains over the weekend. Did Auburn impress?

Earlier last week, five-star Ohio State pledge [autotag]Na’eem Offord[/autotag] told On3’s Cole Pinkston that he planned to save his official visit to Auburn for the season. So it was a surprise to many that he stopped by the Plains for a visit over the weekend.

Offord showed up for a star-studded recruiting weekend featuring five-star wide receiver [autotag]Caleb Cunningham[/autotag] and four-star OL [autotag]Broderick Shull[/autotag] as visitors. He spoke with Jeffrey Lee of On3 following his visit on Sunday afternoon by explaining his sudden appearance on the Plains.

“It was better because the coaches don’t have to focus on the game if you do it right now,” Offord said of his weekend visit. “They’re not doing anything now. It made sense for me to do it this weekend.”

He made the most of his visit by arriving on Friday and departing Sunday. Offord spent time with every coach including cornerbacks coach [autotag]Wesley McGriff[/autotag] and defensive coordinator [autotag]DJ Durkin[/autotag]. Their pitch to Offord was the importantance of staying in-state and that he is their “No. 1 target.”

“They are the only school telling me that,” Offord said.

Offord is a five-star cornerback from Parker High School in Birmingham, and ranks as high as No. 6 nationally by 247Sports and ESPN. He announced his pledge to Ohio State since February, and has worked on flipping Auburn commit Malik Autry to the Buckeyes. Maybe this weekend’s trip will allow Autry to flip the script and sway Offord to commit to Auburn.

Four-star LB JaMichael Garrett to visit Auburn on Sunday

Auburn will close an exciting weekend by hosting Alabama’s No. 8 recruit from the 2026 class.

Auburn football’s weekend has become much more interesting.

Six of Auburn’s top 2025 targets are in town this weekend for official visits, and one of Alabama’s top 2026 recruits is set to join them on Sunday. [autotag]JaMichael Garrett[/autotag], a four-star linebacker from Gulf Shores High School (Alabama) shared on X (formerly Twitter) Friday night that he will close out the weekend by visiting the Plains.

Garrett played an instrumental role in Gulf Shores’ class 5A state championship run in 2023 by recording 87 tackles with 26.5 registered for a loss. He also recorded 9.5 sacks last season, which tied the team lead.

Auburn is the early front runner to land Garrett according to experts from 247Sports and On3. 247Sports’ Christian Clemente submitted a “crystal ball prediction” in favor of Auburn in March, and the Tigers have a 95% chance to earn his pledge according to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine.

Following a visit in March, Garrett told On3’s Cole Pinkston that he was impressed with Auburn’s facilities, and could see himself in an Auburn uniform. The biggest takeaway from Garrett’s trip was his conversation with linebackers coach [autotag]Josh Aldridge[/autotag].

“The meeting I just had with Coach Aldridge,” Garrett said in an interview with On3. “Him letting me and my mom know how interested they are in me. He just let me know they’re only recruiting three guys in my class that they have offered. He said they think I could come in and start as a freshman.”

All four major recruiting outlets have ranked Garrett as a four-star linebacker from the 2026 class. He is a top-15 linebacker nationally, ranking as high as No. 9 by ESPN and 247Sports. On3 and 247Sports lists Garrett as the No. 8 recruit from Alabama for the 2026 cycle.

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Auburn is in a great position to land a former Ohio State pledge

Four-star CB Blake Woodby is on campus for an official visit. Could he end the weekend as Auburn’s next 2025 commit?

Auburn is hosting a few of its top 2025 targets for official visits this weekend including five-star wide receiver [autotag]Caleb Cunningham[/autotag] and four-star OL [autotag]Broderick Shull[/autotag].

It is unclear if Auburn could lock in a commitment from the recruits mentioned above, but the Tigers are in a great place to earn a pledge from another weekend visitor according to 247Sports.

247Sports’ Brian Dohn and Tom Loy have awarded Auburn with a “crystal ball prediction” in favor of four-star cornerback [autotag]Blake Woodby[/autotag], one of seven targets on Auburn’s campus this weekend. Woodby decommitted from Ohio State earlier this month. Now, [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and coaching staff will be tasked with winning over Woodby while he is in town this weekend.

The task should be simple as Woodby has developed a relationship with Freeze and co-defensive coordinator [autotag]Charles Kelly[/autotag]. Woodby tells 247Sports that he is drawn to Kelly’s reputation of developing defensive backs for stable careers in the NFL.

“In my opinion, (Kelly is) one of the greats in terms of producing kids, and he has that resume of guys who go to the league and get paid,” Woodby said. “That was a great experience talking to him.”

Woodby, a native of Baltimore, is the No. 8 cornerback of the 2025 cycle according to 247Sports’ composite rankings, and is the No. 2 overall recruit from Maryland. Ohio State remains the favorite to land Woodby according to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, but could Auburn could take the lead by the end of the weekend.

Alabama’s top 2025 recruit plans to visit Auburn this fall

Auburn football has earned several commitments from Alabama’s top 2025 recruits. Can it land the state’s top player this cycle?

Auburn football remains in the hunt to land the state’s top recruit for the 2025 cycle.

[autotag]Na’eem Offord[/autotag], a five-star cornerback from Parker High School in Birmingham, has been an Ohio State pledge since February. However, as has become customary, Auburn is refusing to yield until signing day.

In a recent interview with Cole Pinkston of On3, Offord says that he remains in contact with Auburn defensive backs coach [autotag]Wesley McGriff[/autotag], and that high school teammate and current 2025 Auburn pledge [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag] continues to recruit him on Auburn’s behalf.

With Auburn still making a push, does Offord plan to visit the Plains soon? He tells Pinkston that he will be on campus for a scheduled 7-on-7 with his high school team, and says that he plans to take official visits to Auburn and rival Alabama during the season.

“I don’t have an (official visit) date set yet, but I am saving those two schools (Auburn and Alabama) for last,” Offord tells Pinkston.

Auburn has recruited its home-base well this cycle, as three of the state’s top-10 recruits have committed to head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the program. [autotag]Eric Winters[/autotag], the state’s No. 5 overall recruit, has a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports that favors Auburn.

Offord is the top overall recruit from Alabama for the 2025 cycle, and is the No. 2 cornerback according to 247Sports’ national rankings.

Tavaris Dice, Malik Autry headline Auburn’s top 10 recruiting class

Auburn has landed several talented recruits and has filled several needs early in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

The 2025 recruiting cycle is still in its early stages, and Auburn is off to a great start by landing several talented athletes.

Ahead of the calendar flipping to June, Auburn owns a top-10 class according to rankings from 247Sports and On3. Auburn’s top pledge, defensive lineman [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], recently received a fifth-star from 247Sports. Not only has Auburn added talented recruits to its class, but they have filled several needs along both the offensive and defensive lines. Auburn’s early strategy has impressed ESPN’s Craig Haubert.

Haubert recently broke down ESPN’s top recruiting classes for the 2025 session and is pleased with Auburn’s haul on both lines. The Tigers have earned commitments from three of the best defensive linemen from the class in Autry, [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag], and [autotag]Jakaleb Faulk[/autotag], which plays a big role in its No. 8 ranking.

Auburn has three in-state ESPN 300 defensive linemen on the board: Crawford, Jakaleb Faulk and Malik Autry. Crawford is a stout 300-pounder who stands out because he moves quite well for his size. Faulk is an edge player with length, quickness and the ability to redirect. Autry is another 300-pounder who is a big, aggressive presence in the trenches.

Auburn will lose several offensive linemen next season including transfer Dillon Wade. Hugh Freeze and staff are in great position to rebuild thanks to the pledges from four-star’s [autotag]Tavaris Dice[/autotag] and [autotag]Carde Smith[/autotag].

The Tigers also added several big men to their offensive line unit, including Dice and in-state ESPN 300 prospect Carde Smith. Both are physically impressive offensive linemen with good flexibility and power.

Auburn’s No. 8 ranking in ESPN’s 2025 recruiting rankings is fourth-highest among SEC programs, trailing LSU, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Texas A&M, Tennessee, and Georgia round out the top-15 as May comes to an end.

Four-star QB Jaden O’Neal to visit Auburn this summer

O’Neal is one of the top quarterbacks in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

Auburn football is off to a hot start in its 2026 recruiting efforts with two commitments and a No. 7 national ranking. This summer, the Tigers will look to build its class by welcoming in one of the nation’s top quarterbacks.

[autotag]Jaden O’Neal[/autotag], a four-star quarterback from Long Beach, California, has scheduled a series of summer visits and included Auburn in his itinerary. Auburn will be O’Neal’s eighth visit of the summer, which will take place on June 22.

When choosing a program, O’Neal tells On3 that he wants to feel comfortable not only as an athlete but also as a student.

“Do I feel comfortable walking around there? Is it a social environment? Is it a calm environment? It will matter being in an environment that suits me,” O’Neal said. “Also, I look forward to seeing the community outside of football and how people treat football players off the field.”

In addition to Auburn, O’Neal is considering several other programs such as Texas, Florida State, Michigan, and Oklahoma. O’Neal is a top-10 quarterback of the 2026 class by all major recruiting outlets, and is the No. 11 overall recruit from California according to On3’s industry ranking.

Auburn’s recruitment of four-star RB Alvin Henderson is not finished

The possibility of Henderson joining Auburn’s 2025 signing class remains high despite his commitment to Penn State.

Auburn was believed to be the front-runner to land four-star running back [autotag]Alvin Henderson[/autotag] for months. However, thanks to a late push, the Elba native chose Penn State over the Tigers in April.

Despite Henderson’s pledge to Penn State, many believe that Auburn’s chances are not completely erased including Jeffrey Lee of Auburn Live.

In a recent episode of The Inside Scoop, Lee says that Henderson has visited campus since his commitment to Penn State. He believes that [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and his staff will not yield until Henderson officially signs.

“I believe a lot of people close to his recruitment — including myself — believe he’s going to end up at Auburn,” Lee said. “Auburn has prioritized him for years, even when Hugh Freeze and Derrick Nix came on. It was kind of a surprise when he committed to Penn State, at least in the days leading up to his commitment.”

The lack of knowledge surrounding Auburn’s running back development under new offensive coordinator/running backs coach Derrick Nix played a factor in Henderson choosing Penn State over Auburn. He stated that Penn State’s “tradition for running back development” stood out the most to him. A successful early start for Auburn’s offense could change his tune.

Henderson is the No. 16 running back in the nation for 2025 according to both On3 and 247Sports, and is the No. 17 recruit from Alabama for the cycle.

2025 Auburn football commit earns 5th star from 247Sports

Auburn commit Malik Autry is now a five-star defensive lineman after jumping into the top 30 of 247Sports 2025 recruiting rankings.

Auburn football has now cracked the top 10 of 247Sports’ 2025 recruiting rankings despite not receiving a commitment this week.

Auburn’s top commit, defensive lineman [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], received exciting news this week as he learned that he is now a five-star according to 247Sports. He earned five-star status by climbing into the top 30 of 247Sports’ overall 2025 rankings, where he now sits at No. 29.

In a recent interview with Auburn Undercover, Autry says his hard work has paid off in the form of earning a fifth star.

“Man it means a lot,” Autry said. “Just from the beginning of my recruitment I committed to Auburn unranked and I’ve been going up ever since. My sophomore year I didn’t play much, but it’s been a journey for sure. It’s very special just for the hard work that me and my family have put in. I just thank everyone who has helped me out so far.”

The Opelika native is the No. 4 defensive lineman from the 2025 class and is the No. 3 overall player from Alabama. Auburn now has a five-star commitment and ranks No. 9 in 247Sports’ team rankings thanks to Autry’s bump.