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Auburn flips 2025 DL Antonio Coleman from Alabama

Auburn’s 2024 recruiting haul is ranked No. 7 nationally, and their 2025 class is shaping to be even better. 

Auburn’s 2024 recruiting haul is ranked No. 7 nationally, and their 2025 class is shaping to be even better.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Auburn Tigers have kicked off the holiday weekend by flipping four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Antonio Coleman[/autotag] from rival Alabama.

Coleman is a member of Saraland High School’s football program, which is home to several Auburn targets such as 2024 five-star wide receiver and Alabama commitment [autotag]Ryan Williams[/autotag] and 2025 quarterback [autotag]KJ Lacey[/autotag], who is currently committed to playing for Texas. Landing Coleman is a step in the right direction when it comes to flipping those other two prospects.

Over 12 Power Five programs have extended scholarship offers to Coleman, including USC, Florida, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Texas A&M. Auburn first extended an offer to Coleman on June 1 according to 247Sports, and he took an unofficial visit to campus during the weekend of the Iron Bowl.

Coleman, who has played for multiple state championships with Saraland, tells Auburn Undercover that he enjoyed playing at Jordan-Hare Stadium during the Spartans’ AHSAA 6A state championship game in 2022.

“I played at Jordan-Hare Stadium for a state championship,” Coleman said in an interview last spring with Auburn Undercover. “I loved the field and playing there. I would definitely love to learn more about the school.”

Coleman is the No. 9 prospect from Alabama for the 2025 cycle, and is the No. 8 defensive lineman overall according to 247Sports. His commitment bumps Auburn up to No. 3 overall in 247Sports 2025 rankings. The 2025 haul currently holds four-star DL [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], four-star EDGE [autotag]Jakaleb Faulk[/autotag], and four-star athlete [autotag]Kendarius Reddick[/autotag].

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Auburn’s wide receiver class named the best in the country by 247Sports

Auburn is the only program to sign multiple five-star wide receivers.

Prior to Wednesday, Ben Obomanu was the only composite five-star wide receiver to sign with Auburn. The number has now grown to three with [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] and [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] both signing with [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and Auburn during the early signing period.

But they weren’t the only receivers that wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] landed, four-star prospects [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag] both inked their letters of intent to complete the impressive haul.

The Tigers were the only program to land multiple five-star wide receivers and 247Sports believes the class is the best in the country. With national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna believing all four have the ability to play in the NFL.

“(Freeze) has done a tremendous job. I talked about it, if you’re looking at Auburn and how they’re going to be different and separate themselves over the next couple of years, look no further than this receiver position.”

The Tigers are not done at wide receiver either, they are firmly in the mix for five-star Alabama commit [autotag]Ryan Williams[/autotag]. The Auburn legacy has been committed to the Crimson Tide since October 2002 but recently reclassified to the 2024 cycle and won’t sign with a program until February.

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How did Alabama commits perform in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game?

Six Alabama commits participated in this year’s Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Roll Tide Wire takes a look at how each of them perfomed on Saturday afternoon.

The Alabama football program was well-represented in the 2023 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. Six Alabama commits participated in the contest in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on Southern Miss’ campus.

Cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman, linebacker Quinton “QB” Reese, offensive lineman William Sanders, and wide receiver Ryan Williams competed for Team Alabama on Saturday afternoon.

It was an impressive showing for the Alabama commits and their teammates. Team Alabama knocked off Team Mississippi by a final score of 26-17.

Roll Tide Wire takes a closer look at how Alabama commits performed in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

7 Alabama commits to participate in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

Seven Alabama commits will participate in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Game on Dec. 16

The Alabama football program is annually represented at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. This year will be no different. Seven Alabama commits will suit up for Team Alabama in this year’s classic.

The seven Alabama commits that made the roster are Saraland wide receiver Ryan Williams, Clay-Chalkville cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe, Brookwood offensive lineman William Sanders, Gadsden City safety Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Central-Phenix City defensive lineman Isaia Faga, Ramsay linebacker Quinton “QB” Reese, and A.H. Parker defensive lineman Jeremiah Beaman.

Several other Alabama targets that will be a part of the game are Tuscaloosa County running back Kevin Riley, Foley wide receiver Perry Thompson, Meridian (MS) running back Daniel Hill, and Houston (MS) defensive lineman William Echoles.

Saraland’s Ryan Williams (1) scores a touchdown against Clay-Chalkville during the AHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Friday December 8, 2023.

This all-star game typically features some of the top talent in the south. Specifically, the Magnolia and Yellowhammer states. It always seems to be an interesting game between the two states. This year should be no exception.

I think it is safe to say that the Crimson Tide will be well-represented on both sides of the ball Saturday, Dec. 16th. The game will be played at Southern Mississippi’s M.M. Roberts Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest regarding Alabama football recruiting news.

Alabama football commit Ryan Williams reclassifies to ’24

Alabama gets five-star Ryan Williams to re-classify to 2024.

Ryan Williams, a consensus five-star recruit, has reclassified and is now part of the 2024 recruiting class. An Alabama football commit, Williams is one of the top wide receiver prospects in the nation.

A standout at Saraland High School (Saraland, Alabama), Williams is a top-10 player in the 2024 class according to ESPN.

He backed up this high ranking in the fall with 72 catches for 1,324 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. He also had 261 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns on 30 carries.

It is a significant move for Alabama as Williams is now the highest-ranked recruit in the Crimson Tide’s 2024 recruiting class. A class that, now with the addition of Williams, ranks fourth nationally according to 247Sports:

 

Williams is one of five wide receivers committed to Alabama in this recruiting class. He is also one of three recruits ranked as a five-star, joining quarterback Julian Sayin and cornerback Jaylin Mbakwe.

Both Williams and Mbakwe are from Alabama.

Auburn 5-star WR target Ryan Williams reclassifies to 2024

Auburn and Hugh Freeze have been pushing to flip the elite wide receiver.

After plenty of speculation, five-star Alabama wide receiver commit and key Auburn target [autotag]Ryan Williams[/autotag] has reclassified from the 2025 class to the 2024 class.

Despite jumping up a cycle, he is still one of the top players in the country. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 14 overall prospect and No. 4 wide receiver. The Saraland product is also the No. 3 player from Alabama in the 2024 rankings.

It’s easy to see why he has been such a big priority from wide receivers coach [autotag]Marucs Davis[/autotag], Williams was named the Alabama Gatorade Player of the Year and voted Mr. Football as a sophomore. In three varsity seasons, he accounted for over 4,400 all-purpose yards and 71 total touchdowns.

He will not sign in the early signing period later the month and instead will wait until February, giving himself a chance to take several visits. He told Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente that he plans to visit Auburn, Alabama, Texas, Georgia and LSU.

Auburn has already built one of if not the best wide receivers hauls in the country, having commitments from five-stars [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] and [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] as well as four-stars [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag]. Williams would be the final piece in a talented group that would immediately push for playing time once it arrived on the Plains.

“That’s definitely important too because you can’t do it by yourself,” Williams said. “You need other pieces around you to take some of the load off like we have at Saraland. It makes the game easier.”

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Alabama WR commit Ryan Williams announces decision to reclassify from 2025 class to 2024 class

After waiting for over nine days, the suspense is over. Alabama wide receiver commit Ryan Williams announced that he is reclassifying from the 2025 recruiting class to the 2024 recruiting class.

The suspense has now ceased. All questions have been answered. Alabama wide receiver commit Ryan Williams has announced that he will be reclassifying to the 2024 recruiting class. Originally, Williams was a member of the 2025 recruiting class.

Now, he will enroll in college a year earlier and be eligible to play for the Crimson Tide next fall.

This news should come as little to no surprise. Williams was in Tuscaloosa over the weekend with his family and friends. Some had speculated that Williams would flip his commitment from Alabama to Auburn. After all, that is where his father, Ryan Williams Sr. played.

Williams has solidified himself as one of the top prospects in the state of Alabama, much less the country for that matter. During his junior season, Williams helped lead the Saraland Spartans to their second consecutive state championship appearance. Williams led the way this season for the Spartans having reeled in 72 receptions for 1,324 yards and 19 touchdowns in 14 games.

The Alabama coaching staff will certainly be pleased to hear the news of Williams’ decision to reclassify. With star wide receiver Jermaine Burton likely entering the 2024 NFL Draft, the opportunity for Williams to see the field as a true freshman will increase drastically. He already possesses the attributes to be successful at the college level. Williams has the size, speed, and playmaking ability to make an immediate impact in Tuscaloosa next season.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow the latest Alabama football recruiting news.

Cam Coleman, Kaleb Harris headline a star-studded Super 7

The AHSAA State football championships kickoff this week in Tuscaloosa, and Auburn will be well represented on the field.

Auburn has recruited the state of Alabama well so far through the 2024 recruiting cycle, as three of the state’s top five prospects are committed to play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Tigers.

This week will be special, as many of Auburn’s 2024 commitments are competing for state championships this week at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. Auburn fans will get a chance to see several of Auburn’s prized commitments on the field one final time before they sign with Auburn later this month in the event known simply as “Super 7.”

This year’s event kicks off with the 7A championship game between Central Phenix City and Thompson on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT.

The game is headlined by the five-star receiver and the state’s top prospect [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], who recently flipped his commitment from Texas A&M to Auburn. His Central Phenix City Red Devil squad will compete with Thompson, which is home to three-star safety commitment [autotag]Kaleb Harris[/autotag].

The next game that features an Auburn commit will take place on Friday at 7 p.m. CT when Clay-Chalkville faces Saraland in the 6A championship.

Clay-Chalkville has three players who are ranked in the top 35 of the 247Sports recruiting rankings, including three-star linebacker commitment [autotag]D’Angelo Barber[/autotag].

The 6A championship is also worth watching as Alabama’s top 2025 prospect, [autotag]Ryan Williams[/autotag], plays wide receiver for Saraland. Williams is currently committed to Alabama and is expected to re-classify to the 2024 class. Auburn is working to possibly flip Williams ahead of signing day.

Fans can watch every AHSAA Super 7 game on NFHS Network.

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RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT: 2025 WR, Alabama commit Ryan Williams

Over the weekend, several Alabama commits took the field for their respective high school teams. One of the commits that stood out was 2025 wide receiver and Alabama commit Ryan Williams.

When the lights turn on, the stars shine. That is exactly what 2025 wide receiver and Alabama commit Ryan Williams did last Friday night. The Saraland Spartans played host to nationally-ranked Lipscomb Academy.

That did not stop Williams from putting on a show. Despite being shadowed by Tennessee commit Kaleb Beasley, Williams still found ways to make plays.

Williams hauled in six receptions for 97 receiving yards and one touchdown on the night. In overtime, Williams displayed his versatility as he took a direct snap and scampered left for the go-ahead touchdown in overtime. Moments later, the Spartans won 31-30 on a botched extra point by Lipscomb Academy.

Williams has been a prospect that Alabama fans are eager to see in Tuscaloosa. While nothing has come of it, there have been rumors that Williams will re-classify to the 2024 recruiting class. Meaning, he would bypass his senior season and enroll early at Alabama.

Williams is ranked as a five-star by every recruiting service. His skillset and playmaking abilities certainly help him stand out. Alabama is excited to have Williams on board alongside fellow four-star commit and 2025 wide receiver Jaime Ffrench Jr. The two will be expected to do big things in Tuscaloosa once they arrive on campus.

Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Alabama football recruits throughout the high school football season.

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LOOK: Alabama HC Nick Saban purchases new beachfront home in Florida

Nick Saban purchases a staggering $17.5 million beachfront home

Despite being 71 years old, Alabama head football coach [autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] doesn’t plan on stepping down anytime soon. In fact, this offseason Saban doubled down on that by telling five-star recruit Ryan Williams that “he plans to coach until he croaks.” With seven national championships to his name and some historical recruiting classes as of late, Saban is at the top of his game and it doesn’t seem like he will be leaving.

Unfortunately, there will eventually be a day when Saban finally steps away, but he has made sure that when he does step into retirement, he will enjoy every minute of it. Saban is currently under contract with the University of Alabama through the 2029 season on an eight-year deal that will pay him $90 million throughout its entirety.

Recently, Coach Saban decided to treat himself to a brand new $17.5 million beachfront home in Jupiter, Florida. Jupiter is the home to many great golfers and has one of the greatest golf scenes in the world, Saban is a known avid lover of the sport. He will now be neighbors with guys like Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas and Gary Player, which I am sure helped finalize his decision on the new home.

The beachfront property is gorgeous as it features six bedrooms and five bathrooms at over 6,200 square feet. It will also come with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a private garden, a dock, a boat lift and so much more.

Cheers to Nick Saban for living his best life!

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