Auburn Recruiting 2014-15: Latest News, Rumors and Commit Updates
Auburn is searching for its second straight top-10 recruiting class—with Gus Malzahn and his staff already having put together a solid group of commitments heading into the final stretch before national signing day.
The Tigers currently have 19 commitments in their 2015 class, per 247Sports.
Here's a look at the latest news, top targets and commits for the Tigers.
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Latest News
Sunday, Jan. 18
After hosting a number of stud recruits this weekend, Gus Malzahn and his staff have earned a commitment from 4-star athlete and former Texas commitment Tim Irvin, according to Ryan Bartow of 247Sports.
Bartow reports that Irvin also plans to enroll at Auburn this week.
Irvin's pledge is huge for the Tigers, and it could be the start of a flurry of good news for the Tigers heading into the stretch run toward signing day.
Top Targets and Commitments
| Martez Ivey | OT | 5-Star (1) | Apopka HS (Apopka, FL) | Uncommitted |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 5-Star (27) | Saguaro HS (Scottsdale, AZ) | Uncommitted |
| Daron Payne | DT | 5-Star (34) | Shades Valley HS (Birmingham, AL) | Uncommitted |
| Jeffrey Holland | LB | 4-Star (88) | Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville, FL) | Uncommitted |
| D'Andre Walker | DE | 4-Star (174) | Langston Hughes HS (Fairburn, GA) | Uncommitted |
| Jovon Robinson | RB | 5-Star (1 - JUCO) | Georgia Military College (Milledgeville, GA) | Committed |
| Kerryon Johnson | ATH | 4-Star (39) | Madison Academy (Madison, AL) | Committed |
| Darrell Williams | LB | 4-Star (188) | Hoover HS (Birmingham, AL) | Committed |
| Jordan Colbert | S | 4-Star (195) | Griffin HS (Griffin, GA) | Committed |
| Tyler Carr | OG | 4-Star (219) | Southside HS (Gadsden, AL) | Committed |
| Richard McBryde | LB | 4-Star (221) | Charles Henderson HS (Troy, AL) | Committed |
| D'Anfernee McGriff | RB/ATH | 4-Star (228) | Leon HS (Tallahassee, FL) | Committed |
| Marquel Harrell | OG | 4-Star (247) | Creekside HS (Fairburn, GA) | Committed |
| Kaleb Kim | OC | 4-Star (261) | Mill Creek HS (Hochston, GA) | Committed |
| Tim Irvin | ATH | 4-Star (277) | Westminster Christian School (Miami, FL) | Committed |
| Bailey Sharp | OT | 4-Star (320) | Sprayberry HS (Marietta, GA) | Committed |
| Jason Smith | ATH | 4-Star (13 - JUCO) | Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C. (Perkinston, MS) | Signed |
| Tyler Queen | QB | 3-Star (360) | North Cobb HS (Kennesaw, GA) | Committed |
| Chandler Cox | FB | 3-Star (370) | Apopka HS (Apopka, FL) | Committed |
| Montavious Atkinson | LB | 3-Star (439) | Langston Hughes HS (Fairburn, GA) | Committed |
| Juantavius Johnson | DT | 3-Star (486) | Lincoln HS (Lincoln, AL) | Committed |
| Elijah Sullivan | LB | 3-Star (530) | Tucker HS (Tucker, GA) | Committed |
| Jalen Harris | TE | 3-Star (535) | St. James HS (Montgomery, AL) | Committed |
| Chris Westry | CB | 3-Star (941) | Oakleaf HS (Orange Park, FL) | Committed |
| Maurice Swain | DT | 3-Star (42 - JUCO) | Mississippi Gulf Coast CC (Perkinston, MS) | Signed |
| Ian Shannon | P | 3-Star (N/A) | Marietta HS (Marietta, GA) | Committed |
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Auburn landed its 20th commitment on Wednesday morning when 3-star JUCO defensive tackle Maurice Swain signed with the Tigers.
The 6'4", 295-pounder's pledge is huge considering that defensive tackle is arguably the biggest remaining need for the Tigers in the 2015 class.
Swain picked Auburn over offers from Kentucky and Mississippi State among others.
Fri., Dec 12
Recruiting season has its share of twists and turns, and every now and then, it can also bring a sense of humor into a process that is normally filled with drama.
Take the case of 4-star defensive end D'Andre Walker. The 6'2", 218-pounder announced his final three schools in unique fashion.
Auburn made the cut, but don't let us spoil the rest of the fun for you.
Check it out below.
Bravo, D'Andre.
Wed. Dec. 10
It will be an old-fashioned battle between Alabama and Auburn for 5-star defensive tackle Daron Payne.
The 6'2", 325-pounder—who is scheduled to announce his commitment on Jan. 2 at the Under Armour All-American Game—told Keith Niebuhr of AuburnUndercover that the Tide and the Tigers are running "even" for his services.
Considering that defensive tackle is one of the Tigers biggest needs in this cycle, Payne is almost a "must-have" type of recruit.
Recruit ratings and information courtesy of 247Sports unless otherwise noted.
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