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Auburn lands Georgia State WR Robert Lewis from transfer portal

The first domino of the winter transfer portal window has fallen as Georgia State’s leading receiver has announced his pledge to Auburn.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Auburn coaching staff can officially claim that this weekend was a success.

Auburn hosted a plethora of transfer portal occupants this weekend, and it ends with a commitment. [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], Georgia State’s leading receiver from the 2023 season, announced his pledge to Freeze and the Auburn Tigers on Sunday evening.

Lewis spent the weekend in Auburn getting to know Freeze and wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag]. Following his visit, he told Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover that Auburn was at the top of his list due to the program being the first to contact him. After spending time on the Plains, he became locked in.

Lewis tells Pete Nakos of On3 that he can see himself becoming a heavy contributor to the Tigers offense.

“I feel like Auburn is the right fit for me because of the scheme that they run could fit with me,” Lewis tells Nakos. “While talking about football with Coach (Marcus) Davis, we were really on the same page about a lot of things regarding my tape. We were both saying the same thing but in different verbiage. Also with the role I will be tasked with while being in the receiver room, I feel like I could help boost them to another level.”

After playing a supportive role to now-Louisville wide receiver Jamari Thrash last season at Georgia State, Lewis slid into the premier receiver role this season. He answered the call by recording 70 receptions for 877 yards and seven touchdowns.

The wide receiver position needs to be addressed this offseason, and Auburn’s coaching staff is doing a great job of enhancing the unit. Lewis becomes the first transfer portal commitment for the Tigers this season, and should be paired well with incoming freshmen [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag], [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag], and [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag].

Georgia State transfer receiver Robert Lewis (@Robert1K_) has committed to Auburn, he tells @On3sports.

"Not many are presented with this opportunity, and I'm looking to make the most of it playing here."https://t.co/IFu5wco8qK pic.twitter.com/Xr0mvVku6C

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 10, 2023

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Auburn remains determined to flip KJ Bolden from Florida State

It appears that Hugh Freeze is feeling lucky after flipping Cam Coleman from Texas A&M.

Last week, wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] visited Central High School in Phenix City to have a chat with five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman. The meeting went well, as Coleman flipped his commitment from Texas A&M to Auburn.

After the flip, it appears as if Hugh Freeze and his staff are feeling lucky as they continue to pursue five-star safety [autotag]KJ Bolden[/autotag]. Freeze paid a visit to Bolden on Tuesday.

Bolden has been a popular target for Auburn, and they were in Bolden’s final five choices before he ultimately committed to Florida State on August 5. Despite his pledge to Florida State, Auburn has remained heavy in their pursuit of Bolden. Bolden visited Auburn during the weekend of the Georgia game and said that the atmosphere of Jordan-Hare Stadium “caught him off guard” but in a good way.

Now that early signing day is within eyesight, Freeze is making one final push to sway Bolden to the Plains. In a recent episode of The Inside Scoop from On3, Auburn Live’s Jeffrey Lee says that Auburn’s recent success of landing recruits such as Coleman and fellow five-star receiver [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] has changed the way Bolden views Auburn.

“Now they’ve got both of those guys, they’ve got Joe Phillips, they’ve got Jamonta Waller, they just added Cam Coleman. And I really think that’s opened KJ’s eyes,” Lee said. “Like oh, it’s not just one or two guys. This class could end up being really, really good. So I think with his interest level before, and now some of these recruits jumping on board certainly has opened his eyes with renewed interest in Auburn.”

As it stands currently, Auburn has the No. 11 recruiting class according to both 247Sports and On3. Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag], and [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] headline the class that features two five-stars, and ten four-stars.

First in home visit with my guy 🦅 @CoachHughFreeze pic.twitter.com/IoWOUQrihS

— Khalil “KJ”Bolden (@KhalilBolden2) December 6, 2023

SEC football recruiting rankings: Where Auburn stands ahead of early signing day

Can Auburn crack the top 10 of the national rankings by early signing day?

The 2024 recruiting cycle is heading into the final stretch, and Auburn is in a great position to sign a top-10 class.

The Tigers currently have 19 commitments for the 2024 class which is headlined by five-star wide receivers [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag]. Freeze has done a great job of his signature “flipping” as he has flipped Coleman from Texas A&M, Thompson from Alabama, EDGE Jamonta Waller from Florida, and athlete Demarcus Riddick from Georgia.

Auburn’s class is currently No. 11 according to 247Sports’ most recent rankings. Early Signing Day is Wednesday, Dec. 20. Can Auburn clinch a spot in the top 10 when the dust settles?

Ahead of Early Signing Day, here is a look at where Auburn stacks up with the rest of the SEC in recruiting rankings for the 2024 cycle.

Georgia State WR Robert Lewis earns Auburn offer

Lewis caught 70 passes for 877 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.

One of the Sun Belt Conference’s leading receivers has entered the transfer portal, and Auburn has quickly extended an offer.

[autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], Georgia State’s leading receiver in 2023, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he has received an offer from Auburn on the opening day of the transfer portal.

Auburn has been busy since the transfer portal opened, as they have extended an offer to three prospects at the time of this post.

Lewis has been a vital part of the Georgia State receiving corps over the last two seasons. He was the Panthers’ second-leading receiver last season with 379 yards and six touchdowns. Only Jamari Thrash, who transferred to Louisville following the 2022 season, had more catches, yards, and touchdowns.

He became Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger’s top target in 2023 by reeling in 70 passes for 877 yards and seven scores, which is seventh-highest in the Sun Belt Conference. He was vital to Georgia State’s success, as the Panthers are preparing to play Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

The receiving unit is one that Auburn will look to upgrade this season. The 2024 recruiting class will aid that effort drastically as five-star receivers [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] are currently committed to Auburn. However, having experience within the unit will make the offense better. Extending an offer to Lewis is a great start.

Blessed to receive an offer from Auburn ! pic.twitter.com/bCvkw84n2Z

— Robert Lewis (@Robert1K_) December 4, 2023

Auburn flips five-star WR Cam Coleman from Texas A&M

Auburn has not one but TWO five-star wide recievers committed in Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] have done it again.

The Tigers have pulled off several impressive flips under Freeze but they pulled off their biggest one yet on Friday, landing five-star wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], who had been committed to Texas A&M since July 4.

It was far from an easy process for Auburn to land Coleman, they looked like the favorite to land the Central-Phenix City product over the summer but he shockingly committed to [autotag]Jimbo Fisher[/autotag] and the Aggies. They never stopped pursuing him though and when Fisher was fired they capitalized.

Coleman is the No. 7 overall player and No. 3 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is the No. 1 player from Alabama.

He is set to become Auburn’s third-highest-rated signee in program history, trailing only Byron Cowart and Derrick Brown, making him the highest-rated offensive player in Auburn history.

He is Auburn’s 19th commit and fourth at wide receiver, joining fellow five-star [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and four-star products [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag], all of whom are from Alabama.

100% Committed #AGTG🙏🏾 #WarEagle @Hayesfawcett3 @CoachHughFreeze pic.twitter.com/ufUci59LaF

— Cameron Coleman (@CamColeman12) December 1, 2023

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Paul Finebaum is optimistic about Auburn’s future under Hugh Freeze

It was a brutal loss but Paul Finebaum likes where Auburn is headed under Hugh Freeze after the Iron Bowl.

Auburn was unable to win the Iron Bowl, falling 27-24 to Alabama in heartbreaking fashion, but Paul Finebaum is optimistic about what [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] is building on the Plains.

He joined the “McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning,” show with Greg McElroy and Cole Cubelic Monday morning to discuss the Iron Bowl and Auburn’s future.

“I feel great about the future under Hugh Freeze,” Finebaum said. “New Mexico State game didn’t phase me, as you all know because we talked about it privately. I just felt like it was just something that happens in the first year, and I think talking to Hugh on Friday afternoon, he was embarrassed by it, but he also knew not to dwell on it.”

Finebaum admitted that Auburn did not play a perfect game and made several big mistakes, but he thinks that the program is trending in the right direction and that the rebuild could be a short one.

“It felt like Auburn’s program had advanced and I know what they’re doing in recruiting, and I also know people on the on the other side of the state (that) are concerned because Auburn really has things rolling right now under Hugh Freeze. And I think the road back is going to be a lot faster than maybe some of the skeptics predicted a year ago.”

While this Iron Bowl had a similar ending to the last one inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, the recruiting is what has filled many with hope that Freeze will be able to turn the program around.

The Tigers currently have the No. 17 ranked class in the 2024 cycle according to 247Sports. The group is headlined by five-star wide receiver [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and they are in the mix for several other elite prospects, including five-star wideout [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag].

Predictions pour in for Auburn to flip 5-star WR Cam Coleman

Auburn is looking to land a third five-star prospect and second at wide receiver.

Five-star wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] was one of Auburn’s top targets in the 2024 recruiting cycle before he surprisingly committed to the Texas A&M Aggies back in July.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] never stopped recruiting him though and after the Aggies fired Jimbo Fisher, Auburn is in a great place to flip the Phenix City product.

Coleman has visited Auburn multiple times during the season and is set to return to the Plains for Auburn’s game against New Mexico State and return next week for the Iron Bowl.

With Auburn only increasing its recruitment of Coleman, predictions have poured in for him to flip his commitment to Auburn, Bud Elliot of 247Sports got things started on Friday by logging a crystal ball prediction in Auburn’s favor. On Saturday his colleagues at 247Sports, Christian Clemente, Bryce Koon and Steve Witfong all joined him.

Michael Langston, who covers Florida State recruiting for On3, also put in a prediction for Auburn to land Coleman. The Seminoles were believed to be Auburn’s top competition for the five-star wide receiver.

Auburn is looking to add Coleman to an already impressive wide receiver class, headlined by fellow five-star [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag]. They also have commitments from four-star [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] and four-star [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag].

Coleman is the No. 8 overall player and No. 3 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 1 player from Alabama. If Auburn were to sign him, he would become the third highest-rated signee in program history, behind Derrick Brown and Byron Cowart.

Auburn flips elite pass rusher Jamonta Waller from Florida

Hugh Freeze and Co. have flipped yet another elite prospect.

Auburn was a finalist for four-star edge rusher [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag] back in June when he committed to the Florida Gators and they never stopped recruiting the talented pass rusher after missing out.

That decision paid off on Saturday when he announced he was flipping his commitment from the Gators to the Tigers on social media.

While Auburn never stopped recruiting Waller, they made their move during the season after he visited the Plains to watch them play Georgia and Ole Miss. The visits allowed him to see just how [autotag] Ron Roberts[/autotag] would use him in his defense, where he projects to play the jack position and rush the passer.

Waller is the No. 75 overall player and the No. 6 edge in the 247Sports composite ranking. The Picuyuna product is also the No. 2 player from Mississippi.

He becomes Auburn’s third-highest-ranked commit, behind only five-star prospects [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag]. He is Auburn’s second commit at edge, joining four-star [autotag]TJ Lindsey[/autotag].

His Plan🙏🏾 Not Mine @AuburnFootball 🦅@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/p4Y9BzLd5Z

— JamontaWALLER (@JamontaWaller) November 12, 2023

Auburn wide receiver commit Bryce Cain makes massive jump in 247Sports ranking

He is now the No. 3 wide reciever in the state of Alabama.

When [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] committed to Auburn he was a three-star prospect and one of their lowest-ranked commits.

That is no longer the case as 247Sports updated their rankings for the 2024 recruiting class and the speedy Cain made a massive jump, becoming a four-star prospect and moving all the way up to being the No. 237 overall player and No. 33 receiver.

The move makes him the No. 3 wide receiver in the state, trailing only five-star Auburn commit [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and five-star Texas A&M commit and Auburn target [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag].

When he picked Auburn back in June he was outside the top 1,000 players but a breakout senior season has revealed that Auburn found a hidden gem in the 5-foot-11, 170-pounder. In seven games for Baker High School Cain has caught 29 passes for 729 yards and twelve touchdowns.

Cain has all the makings of being a slot receiver once he makes it to the Plains due to his combination of size and speed making him a big-play threat whenever he touches the ball.

Not all of Auburn’s commits shot up the rankings as several made small moves up or down the rankings, here is a look at the three biggest movers outside of Cain.

OL [autotag]Deandre Carter[/autotag]: No. 55 to No. 122
RB [autotag]J’Marrion Burnette[/autotag]: No. 185 to No. 257
CB [autotag]Jalyn Crawford[/autotag]: No. 159 to unranked

Tiger Tracker: Auburn’s wide receiver commits shine in Week 7

Auburn’s wide receiver commits are providing optomism for the future.

It’s no secret that Auburn lacks a dynamic playmaker at wide receiver but help is on the way.

Auburn has three wide receivers committed in its 2024 recruiting class and each of them is having an impressive senior season and that continued last week with each one snagging a touchdown. The trio is led by five-star prospect [autotag]Perry Thompson [/autotag] but four-stars [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag] and [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] have shown why Auburn’s coaching staff prioritized them.

Thompson had another big for Foley, catching five passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in their 21-17 win over Fairhope. In six games this year he has caught 33 passes for 467 yards and four touchdowns.

Cain had a quiet game by his standards in Baker’s 35-6 win over Bryant, catching four passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns. He has now caught 29 passes for 729 yards and 12 touchdowns in his breakout season.

Simmons had his second-straight game with over 100 receiving yards in Benjamin-Russell’s dominant 50-7 win over Chilton Country. He finished the game with nine catches for 109 yards and one touchdown. He has now caught 24 passes for 470 yards and six touchdowns.