Auburn Football Recruiting: Tigers Get Defensive with Class

While so much attention has been paid to the Auburn recruiting class being absolutely loaded with offensive talent, they might have overlooked something important. It is something every great team must have.

What does the Auburn 2010 recruiting class have in store for the defensive side of the ball? It is something that has been largely overlooked by the recruiting gurus. I will list them out and you can make your own judgement.

Before we start, understand every player listed is from the recruiting class of 2010. This article is not suggesting this will be the Auburn starting unit for 2010. I do think it would be quite adequate if it were.

Defensive Line

Defensive Tackle: Kenneth Carter is a 6'5" 280 lbs Defensive Tackle

                         Jeffrey Whitaker  is a 6'3" 300 lbs Defensive Tackle

All are ranked as four star recruits by every major service. Kenneth Carter and Jeffrey Whitaker are committed to Auburn. 

Defensive End: Joel Bonomolo is a 6'3" 250 lbs Defensive End 

                     Craig Sanders is a 6'4" 240 lbs Defensive End

                     Corey Lemonier is a 6'5" 230 lbs Defensive End

                     Justin Delaine is a 6'5" 230 lbs Defensive End

Bonomolo, Sanders, Lemonier and Delaine are all committed to Auburn. All but Delaine are ranked as four-star recruits with Delaine being ranked a three star.

Linebacker: Jake Holland is a 6'1" 230 lbs Linebacker

                Ladarius Owens is a 6'2" 230 lbs Linebacker

                Jawara White is a 6'2" 225 lbs Linebacker

                Jessel Curry is a 6'2" 225 lbs Linebacker

This is largely considered one of the best linebacker classes in the nation. They are extremely fast in the Auburn tradition for linebackers. 

Defensive Back: Demetruce McNeal is a 6'0" 180 lbs Defensive Back

                      Jonathan Mincy is a 5'10" 175 lbs Defensive Back

                      Shaun Kitchens is a 6'3" 215 lbs Athlete that can play either way.

                      Trovon Reed is a 6'0" 173 lbs Athlete that can play either way.

                      Chris Davis is a 5'11" 175 lbs Athlete that can play either way.

This is a class of defensive backs that has incredible speed. Trovon Reed and Shaun Kitchens are also incredible receivers. Chris Davis is likely the most under rated athlete of the 2010 class. 

In my opinion Auburn could start this group next season and would be a top 25 defense. Of course you can take a look and form your own opinion. The point is, this recruiting class did not ignore the future. There is an entire defensive team contained in this class that is of the highest quality talent.