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Four 2024 commits pledge to play in All-American Bowl

Several of Auburn’s talented 2024 commits will get the chance to showcase their talents in front of a national audience this January.

Early signing day is approaching, and several of Auburn’s top commitments for the 2024 class have pledged to participate in an All-Star game this upcoming January.

The All-American Bowl, which is set to take place on Saturday, January 6 in San Antonio, Texas, has invited four of Auburn’s highest-rated 2024 commitments to play. It will be the first chance to see four-star quarterback [autotag]Walker White[/autotag], four-star offensive lineman [autotag]DeAndre Carter[/autotag], four-star linebacker [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag], and four-star safety [autotag]Kensley Faustin[/autotag] on the same field.

White, Carter, and Riddick are all in the top 15 of their respective positions while Faustin ranks as high as No. 35 among safeties in the 2024 cycle.

There is a possibility that this list could expand, as Auburn targets [autotag]KJ Bolden[/autotag], [autotag]Ny Carr[/autotag], and [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] are also set to play in the game.

The game, which will take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will kick off at 12 p.m. CT on Saturday, January 6. The game can be seen live on NBC.

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Auburn safety target Zaquan Patterson announces commitment

The Tigers missed out on the elite safety Saturday.

Four-star safety [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] was one of Auburn’s top remaining targets but they were unable to pull him out of the Sunshine State, as he opted to stay home and play for the Miami Hurricanes.

Patterson emerged as an Auburn target back on March 17 when they extended an offer to the 6-foot, 180-pounder. He moved up the board when Auburn missed on five-star [autotag]KJ Bolden[/autotag], who picked Florida State over Auburn.

Patterson is the No. 77 overall player and No. 3 safety in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 10 player from Florida.

While missing on Patterson stings, Auburn has already built an impressive defensive backroom, landing four-star safety [autotag]Kensley Faustin[/autotag] and four-star cornerbacks [autotag]Jayden Lewis[/autotag], [autotag]A’Mon Lane[/autotag] and [autotag]Jalyn Crawford[/autotag].

While it will be an uphill battle to land Patterson, it is not over. He has stated publically that he plans to take multiple visits during the season and that his recruitment is open. In fact, the only reason he is committing now is that his high school, Chaminade Madonna, requires its seniors to be committed before the start of the season.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and Auburn have shown the ability to flip elite recruits and Patterson will be a player to keep an eye on, especially if they can get him back on campus.

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Ohio State football misses out on its top remaining 2024 safety target

The Buckeyes miss out on the Florida safety #GoBucks

It didn’t seem like [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] was really in the running for Florida safety [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag], even though he had the Buckeyes in his final five schools.

Patterson made his decision on Saturday morning, opting to stay home and play for Miami. This one could have hurt more. Michigan was in his final group, but Ohio State will not have to face Patterson on an annual basis.

It’s still not great news because Patterson would have filled a huge need for the Buckeyes in the 2024 class. He is 3rd among safeties and 77th overall on the 247Sports composite.

It’s now back to the drawing board to find another safety in the class as Patterson was the final big target left that was considering the Buckeyes.

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Remaining top targets for Ohio State football in the 2024 recruiting class

Which top remaining targets would you like to see join the 2024 Buckeyes class? #GoBucks

As we all know, [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] scored a massive recruiting win on Tuesday evening when five-star defensive lineman [autotag]Eddrick Houston[/autotag] committed to the Buckeyes.

The huge addition brings the 2024 Ohio State recruiting class to 22: 13 on offense, 8 on defense and one specialist. As many as four more players could  join the class, but that doesn’t mean head coach [autotag]Ryan Day[/autotag] is looking only at that number of remaining prospects.

Find out below which recruits that the Buckeyes are still actively going after and an update on their recruitment and when they might commit. (All recruiting rankings are via the 247Sports Composite Rankings.)

Elite Auburn safety target Zaquan Patterson sets commitment date

Patterson is the top-ranked uncommitted safety in the country and Zac Etheridge is trying to bring him to Auburn.

[autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] is the top-ranked uncommitted safety in the country but that won’t be the case for much longer. The four-star product has set a commitment date of Saturday, Aug. 26 and will choose between Auburn, Miami, Florida State, Ohio State and Michigan.

The Hollywood, Florida product visited each of his finalists over the summer and was in Auburn for Big Cat Weekend, where he revealed that his recruitment would not be ending with his commitment. His high school, Chaminade-Madonna, requires players to commit before their senior season.

“But even when I commit, my recruitment will still be open to my top five because I want to make sure I make the right decision because I’m being pushed to go fast,” Patterson Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente after Big Cat Weekend.

Patterson is the No. 77 overall player and No. 3 safety in the 247Sports Composite ranking. He is also the No. 10 player from Florida.

He is coming off a great junior season for Chaminade-Madonna where made 69 tackles, defended seven passes, recorded two interceptions and blocked four punts.

Secondary coaches [autotag]Zac Etheridge[/autotag] and Wes McGriff have assembled a loaded defensive back class already, landing five four-star prospects and Patterson would be the cherry on top.

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Ohio State 4-star 2024 safety target sets commitment date

The Buckeyes will find out soon if the 4-star safety will be joining the 2024 class #GoBucks

There are not many must-get recruits that [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] needs, but the recruitment of Florida 2024 safety [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] is as close at it gets.

The 6-foot, 185-pound defender is the last high-level prospect the Buckeyes have on their recruiting board at the position. The misses this cycle were significant, losing on KJ Bolden to Florida State, Petyon Woodyard to Alabama and Jordon Johnson-Rubell to Texas.

Patterson moved to the top of Ohio State’s list after those misses, so getting the No. 3 safety and 77th overall recruit on the 247Sports composite, is extremely important.

Although current commit Garrett Stover is listed as a safety, he might not end up playing there when he arrives in Columbus. That’s just another reason why getting Patterson would be significant.

Patterson will make his decision just under a week from today, on Aug. 26, and will choose among the Buckeyes, Auburn, Florida State, Michigan and Miami.

We’d all love to see Patterson roaming the Buckeye backfield in the near future.

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The race for Zaquan Patterson is down to two programs

Four-star safety Zaquan Patterson will announce his commitment next week. What are the odds that he becomes an Auburn Tiger?

Auburn will have a chance to add to its momentum on the recruiting trail next week when four-star safety [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] announces his commitment. However, they have stiff competition to battle.

According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, Miami is the overwhelming favorite to land the talented safety from Hollywood, Florida, with a forecast of 91.3%. The only school that is deemed a threat to Miami is the Auburn Tigers, as they have gained momentum ahead of Patterson’s commitment date.

Patterson visited Auburn during Big Cat Weekend in July and has taken four total visits to the Plains. On a recent episode of On3’s Inside Scoop, Izubee Charles of CaneSport says that Auburn is “coming out of left field” as a candidate for Patterson to commit to.

What is Auburn’s pledge to Patterson?

“What (Auburn is) doing is making his mom feel really comfortable with the program, showing her the ins and outs of what they do over there in Auburn. That’s kind of Zaquan’s biggest thing if his mom likes the program, he likes the program,” Charles said. “I spoke with him — I believe it was last month or late June — he said his mom was going to be the biggest deciding factor for him. Auburn’s showing her everything that she wants to see. It’s going to make it really interesting down the stretch.”

Patterson is considered to be a four-star safety across all four recruiting outlets. According to 247Sports, he is the No. 4 safety in the country and the No. 11 overall prospect from the state of Florida for the 2024 cycle.

Patterson is set to announce his commitment on either Aug. 22 or 23 according to On3’s Hunter Shelton.

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What’s next for Ohio State recruiting after missing on safety KJ Bolden

Who are the most logical targets the Buckeyes should go after? #GoBucks

[autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] must once again reset its recruiting board after missing out on 2024 5-star safety [autotag]KJ Bolden[/autotag], who surprised many and chose Florida State over the field.

Not many people expected Bolden to select the Seminoles, in fact, the majority of insiders believed that his top choices were Georgia and Auburn. Regardless of where the 6-foot, 1-inch, 185-pound safety is going, he still didn’t pick the Buckeyes.

Bolden was one of the biggest remaining targets on Ohio State’s board, especially considering that he is ranked as the No. 1 safety and 7th overall player according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Find out below which targets the Buckeyes will recruit harder now that the Georgian has made his verbal commitment.

Report: Ohio State will host 2024 Florida safety on an official visit in the fall

The Buckeyes have another safety target making an official visit #GoBucks

The 2024 safety recruiting for [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] is starting to take shape.

As reported earlier today, Georgia’s KJ Bolden has now set a commitment date. On Saturday, another target, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, made his verbal commitment to Texas.

The Buckeye coaching staff will know how hard it has to go after other recruits on their safety board after Bolden makes his choice, but they are already setting themselves up with others.

Florida safety, [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag], who goes to the same high school as current wide receiver commit Jeremiah Smith, will make an official visit this fall according to this report by 247Sports Bill Kurelic (subscription required).

Patterson stands 6 feet and weighs 185 pounds. He is ranked as the No. 4 safety and 74th overall prospect in the 2024 recruiting class according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He is also considering Miami (FL), Auburn, Florida State, and Michigan.

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Ohio State misses on 2024 Texas safety

On to the next one #GoBucks

Although [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] was a finalist for Texas safety [autotag]Jordon Johnson-Rubell[/autotag], it was seen as a battle for the Buckeyes against a Texas lean for his commitment.

The Longhorns won out. Johnson-Rubell made pledged to Texas on Saturday afternoon. The 5-foot, 10-inch, 180-pound member of the secondary is ranked as No. 11 at his position and No. 134 overall on the 247Sports compositees.

Although the Buckeyes already have a commitment from Jaylen McClain at safety, they were looking to add at least one, possibly two more to the 2024 recruiting class. The coaching staff will turn its focus to KJ Bolden, [autotag]Zaquan Patterson[/autotag] and the potential flip of Georgia commit, Peyton Woodyard.

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