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Auburn lands commitment from four-star CB Donovan Starr

Four-star CB Donovan Starr commits to Auburn just hours after leaving his official visit.

The Auburn football program is continually trying to make its mark on the recruiting trail and make itself known across the nation. It has been successful thus far, and continues to be on a good track with many big official visits in the past few days.

In fact, the official visits have gone so well that the Tigers landed a commitment from cornerback [autotag]Donovan Starr[/autotag] out of Brentwood, Tennessee just mere hours after he left from his official visit to the Plains on Thursday.

Starr made his visit to Auburn from Tuesday to Thursday and came up with his decision to commit on the car ride home. He picked the Tigers over Missouri, Clemson, Tennessee and Illinois.

The 5-11, 175-pound is ranked as the No. 385 player in the nation and the No. 36 cornerback in the 2025 class according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also the No. 12 player in the state of Tennessee.

Starr is the third cornerback commit for the Tigers’ 2025 cycle. He joins four-star [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] and three-star [autotag]Dante Core[/autotag] in that portion of the secondary.

He was recruited heavily by cornerbacks coach [autotag]Wesley McGriff[/autotag] and defensive coordinator [autotag]DJ Durkin[/autotag] throughout his recruiting process, which was a big reason why he chose Auburn.

The Tigers’ 2025 group currently stands at No. 10 nationally and No. 5 in the SEC, now at 12 commits for the class and looking to land more within the coming weeks.

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Auburn target Anquon Fegans down to four schools

Auburn remains in the race to land the four-star safety ahead of his July commitment.

Auburn football continues to make pushes on the recruiting trail, trying to land some of the nation’s top high school players for the future of the sport on the Plains. With many official visits having taken place last weekend, the Tigers are putting things into full motion more than ever.

One major hope that head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] has is to land four-star safety [autotag]Anquon Fegans[/autotag], who announced Auburn as being part of his top four on Wednesday.

The Tigers are competing with Clemson, LSU and Georgia to land the sensation out of Thompson High School in Alabama. He has recorded 176 tackles and 18 interceptions in his three seasons with the powerhouse.

Fegans visited Auburn in March and received a prediction from Cole Pinkston at Auburn Live to land on the Plains in April. Now, after more extensive visits around the country, the safety has narrowed down his choices ahead of his July 29 commitment.

The current showings in the On3 recruiting prediction machine shows the Tigers as a heavy favorite to land the Thompson star. The On3 industry ranking shows Fegans as the No. 55 player in the country and the No. 5 safety. He is also the No. 4 prospect in the state of Alabama.

Auburn’s 2025 class is currently ranked 10th in the nation. If it landed Fegans, he would be the highest rated recruit for the program in this cycle. He could potentially join the Tigers’ numerous four-star commits in [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], [autotag]Jakaleb Faulk[/autotag], [autotag]Tyler Lockhart[/autotag], [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag], [autotag]Tavaris Dice[/autotag], [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] and [autotag]Carde Smith[/autotag].

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Auburn lands commitment from 2025 3-star cornerback

Dante Core announced his pledge to Auburn during a weekend visit to campus.

Auburn football hosted a successful weekend visit with three-star cornerback [autotag]Dante Core[/autotag].

Core visited the Plains on Saturday alongside his family and departed as a member of Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class.

Core becomes the 11th member of Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class which ranks No. 11 in the nation, and joins four-star CB [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] as a defensive back to commit to this year’s class. Following his commitment, Core told On3 that Auburn’s culture placed them at the top of his list.

“You can most definitely feel it from the moment you step out of your car,” Core said in a recent interview with On3. “It’s really different, I don’t really know how to explain or describe it. But people who come to Auburn and visit Auburn — they see it. It’s just a great culture. Everyone’s positive, they all want to be heading in the right direction. There are great resources, just everything about it is great.”

Core is a three-star cornerback from Fort Walton Beach High School in Florida. According to 247Sports rankings, he is the No. 64 cornerback for the 2025 class, and is the No. 79 recruit from Florida. He chose Auburn over Ole Miss and Rutgers.

Auburn lands commitment from LB Tyler Lockhart

Auburn football had some late night action on Monday, as linebacker Tyler Lockhart announced his commitment to the program.

Auburn football has been doing work on the recruiting trail, pursuing many of the nation’s top players every single day. The Tigers continued to perform some magic in the late hours of Monday night, landing a surprise commitment.

Winona Secondary School (Miss.) linebacker [autotag]Tyler Lockhart[/autotag] announced his pledge to the program, surprising many who have been following his recruiting journey.

Lockhart was heavily favored to join his brother at Mississippi State but chose Auburn over the Bulldogs, Ole Miss, and Alabama. He visited the Plains just over a month ago on March 30.

The 6-4, 195-pound product is ranked the No. 146 player in the nation and the No. 16 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class. In the state of Mississippi, he is placed at No. 6 according to the On3 industry ranking.

Lockhart is set to join a highly-touted defensive recruiting class that the Tigers have picked up for the 2025 cycle. He joins defensive linemen, [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag] and [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], edge rusher [autotag]Jakaleb Faulk[/autotag] and cornerback [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag].

The Auburn 2025 class now ranks No. 9 nationally and No. 4 in the conference, getting back up to double-digit commitments with Lockhart’s decision.

Four-star RB Alvin Henderson chooses Penn State over Auburn

A late push by Penn State erased Auburn’s chances of landing the talented in-state running back on Thursday.

Penn State made a late push in [autotag]Alvin Henderson[/autotag]’s recruitment in an effort to steal him away from the state of Alabama, and it worked.

Henderson, a four-star running back from Elba High School in Elba, Alabama, chose Penn State on Thursday over Auburn, Florida State, Oregon, and Miami. Auburn head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the newly hired offensive coordinator [autotag]Derrick Nix[/autotag] worked to maintain their relationship with Henderson following the departure of former running backs coach [autotag]Cadillac Williams[/autotag]. The effort worked for a while but was not enough to close the deal.

Henderson was expected to commit on April 4, but the announcement date was altered by a week thanks to a late visit to State College. In a recent interview with Tom Loy of 247Sports, Henderson cited that Penn State has recruited him the hardest despite him not mentioning their involvement in his recruitment until the final stages. In their recruiting pitch, Penn State tells Henderson he can be the next great star.

The thing about Penn State is that they consider me as a dude that can come in and be the next Nick Singleton or Kaytron Allen. They are going to leave this year and they consider me the dude that can replace them. Their development at the running back position over the past few years, it’s real. They believe in what coach (James) Franklin has done. They want me to jump on the train and carry the torch that the running backs have started over the years.

Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class is still strong despite Henderson’s decision to commit to Penn State. The Tigers rank No. 8 in 247Sports’ rankings thanks to the commitments of [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], [autotag]Jakaleb Faulk[/autotag], and [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag]. Auburn’s class added a talented offensive lineman earlier this week in [autotag]Carde Smith[/autotag], and are in prime position to land four-star linebacker [autotag]Eric Winters[/autotag] and three-star cornerback [autotag]Dante Core[/autotag].

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Four-star safety Anquon Fegans predicted to land at Auburn

Amidst the tight race for four-star safety Anquan Fegans, Auburn insider Jeffrey Lee has made an expert prediction for him landing at Auburn

[autotag]Anquon Fegans[/autotag] has easily made himself known as one of the best safeties in the nation in the 2025 class, and the race for college programs to land him is getting tighter by the day.

Playing for one of the top programs in the nation, Thompson High School in Alabaster, Alabama, Fegans has national attention surrounding him every time he takes the field.

The four-star prospect is the No. 53 overall player and No. 4 safety in the nation according to the On3 industry ranking. He is also the No. 3 player in the state of Alabama. Jeffery Lee of On3 recently placed in an expert prediction for the Tigers to land the standout, marking the first prediction to the Plains. On3’s recruiting prediction machine currently gives Auburn the second-best chance to land Fegans.

The Tigers’ 2025 class is currently ranked No. 10 in the nation, but they are looking to land some big targets to improve their stock. Fegans would certainly help that cause. Auburn is currently in a tight race with USC to land the Thompson product, but Georgia, Alabama and LSU are also in the midst of this tight race.

Fegans would be the first safety in the Tigers’ 2025 class but would join Buford High School (Ga.) cornerback [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] in the secondary group.

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Four-star linebacker Darrell Johnson to visit Auburn

He is one of the top linebackers in the 2025 cycle.

[autotag]Darrell Johnson[/autotag] is one of the best linebackers in the 2025 recruiting cycle and he will be taking his first-ever visit to Auburn this weekend. The Eastman, Georgia product spoke with Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports about the trip.

“I’m very excited to be at Auburn this weekend because it’s my first meeting with all the coaches and staff and catching a good vibe,” Johnson said.

Johnson is the No. 65 overall player and No. 9 linebacker in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 11 player from Georgia.

He won’t be the only elite recruit visiting the Plains this weekend, the Tigers will be hosting several top targets, including four-star cornerback [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] and three-star offensive tackle [autotag]Mal Waldrep[/autotag].

Auburn has the No. 5 overall class in the 2025 cycle but the Tigers are still looking for their first linebacker commit.

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Report: Notre Dame to host 4-star 2025 cornerback later this month

The Irish are still searching to add elite pieces to their 2025 class

Notre Dame football already has a great 2025 recruiting class, one that is currently ranked as the top collection in the country according to the 247Sports Composite Team Rankings.

They will still add more prospects, and one the those targets is Georgia cornerback [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag]. The 5-foot, 10-inch and 165-pound defender will be visiting South Bend starting on January 20th according to a report from Tom Loy.

Williams is ranked as the No. 12 corner in the country, and 90th overall player nationally according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, and would be a welcome addition to the Irish class. At the moment, Notre Dame only has one other commit at the position, Cree Thomas.

Considering the success that the Irish have had in their secondary over the last few season, Williams has the potential to make a similar impact if he ultimately commits.

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Elite CB Devin Williams to visit Auburn this weekend

Auburn is set to host four-star cornerback Devin Williams on a visit this weekend.

Georgia has always been a key recruiting area for Auburn and that is once again the case in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Tigers already have commitments from two Peach State natives in Kendarious Riddick and Ryan Ghea and they are in the mix for several more.

One of them is four-star cornerback [autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag], who has scheduled a return visit to the Plains for this weekend, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports. It will be his fourth visit to the Plains.

Williams is the No. 90 overall player and No. 12 cornerback in the 247Sports composite ranking. The Buford native is also the No. 14 player from Georgia.

It will be an important trip for Williams, it will allow him to meet new defensive coach [autotag]Charles Kelly[/autotag], who is expected to have a role coaching defensive backs.

“Although Coach (Wesley) McGriff has left for Texas A&M, excited to meet Coach Kelly to talk about the direction going forward and his defensive scheme,” he told Wiltfong.

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LSU offers 4-star cornerback in the 2025 class from Buford, Georgia

LSU’s staff has gone back to an old well in Georgia to try to gain a commitment from one of the best cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class.

LSU’s recruiting staff has gone back to an old well in Georgia to try to gain a commitment from one of the best cornerbacks in the 2025 recruiting class.

[autotag]Devin Williams[/autotag] is a 5-foot-11, 168-pound, four-star cornerback from Buford, Georgia where he plays for nationally-ranked Buford High School. The Buford Wolves finished the 2022 season 11-1 with a loss to Walton in the second round of the GHSA Class 7A playoffs.

There are currently no Crystal Ball projections for Williams at this time but Alabama is a 31% favorite to land him per On3.

Film Analysis: Williams is a lockdown corner in man-to-man coverage.

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