It was a multi-pronged effort with three head coaches, but early work is being done on Auburn’s 2023 recruiting class. Hugh Freeze has made his mark, adding 18 players so far with a handful of top flips.
All in all, it went better than expected. According to the 247 Sports Composite team ranking, the Tigers produced the No. 19 overall and eighth in the Southeastern Conference. And while Freeze admitted there was still room for growth at the transfer portal, most of the signatories were confirmed on Wednesday.
This is the future of Auburn football.
OFFENSE
The quarterback: Hank Brown
Lipscomb (Tennis), 3 stars
No. 69 QBs
Hugh Freeze never offers a quarterback he hasn’t reviewed in person. Luckily he looked at Brown, a former commit freedomabundantly.
Skill positions: Daquavious Sorey
Chipley (Florida), 4 stars
No. 477 nationally, No. 63WR
The Tigers added just one pass-seeker to start the signing period, but made it count with Sorey who is a playmaker and should be able to get involved on offense in a number of ways.
Offensive linemen: Wedin clay
Carrollwood Day (Florida), 4 stars
No. 411 nationally, No. 28 ioles
At 6-foot-6 and 295 pounds, Wedin can use his size and agility to pave the way for Auburn running backs.
Bradyn Carpenter
Auburn, 3 stars
No. 471 nationally, No. 33 IOLs
The first class commit kept his commitment all year and was a keen recruit for the Tigers. Now the former two-way trencher is bringing depth to the line.
Connor Lew
Kennesaw Mountain (Ga.), 3 stars
No. 514 nationally, No. 38 IOLs
Freeze identified the 6-foot-3, 280-pound Lew as one of the best high school centers in the nation. Lew was part of seven Tigers flips.
Elizabeth Miller
Southwest Mississippi Community College, 3 Star
No. 11 JUCO, No. 4 overtime
Typed as soon as possible Starter by Freeze, Miller is a 6-foot-5, 320-pound mover.
Tyler Johnson
Natchitoches Central (La.), 3 stars
No. 688 nationally, No. 53 excl.
A former Texas Tech pawn, Johnson has “sleeper” potential if he can pair his technique with his 6-foot-6, 300-pound frame.
DEFENSE
The secondary : Kayin Lee
Cedar Grove (Ga.), 4 stars
No. 209 nationally, No. 25 Cb
The Tigers had two interceptions on signing day, adding Ohio State’s Lee to the afternoon. Lee can be a locking cornerback.
Sylvester Smith
Munford, 4 stars
No. 222 nationally, No. 17S
Part of Freeze’s job will be to rebuild relationships in Alabama. He took a step forward with this in to acquire Smith, a hard-nosed tackler.
Terrence Love
Langston Hughes (Ga.), 4 stars
No. 275 nationally, No. 24S
Love recorded 69 tackles and three interceptions while helping his high school team to an undefeated season and a state title in Class 6A at Peach State.
Hood Colton
Eagles Landing Christian (Ge.), 3 stars
No. 530 nationally, No. 54 Cb
A tiger heritageHood left Michigan State as part of the Tigers’ pre-signing day rush.
JC Hart
Loachapoca, 3 stars
No. 677 nationally, No. 68 Cb
Hart thinks he is a special teams contributor early with his speed and at cornerback with his ball skills.
Defensive linemen: Keldric Faulk
Highland Home, 4 stars
No. 81 nationally, No. 10DL
the story of the day For Auburn, Faulk has high drive and the ability to become an SEC star. He is the Tigers’ only hope for the top 100.
Darron Roseau
Carver (Ge.), 4 stars
No. 190 nationally, No. 26 dl
The top signee under interim head coach Cadillac Williams, Reed is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound force that should come out on the edge for Freeze and co.
Wilky Denaud
John Carroll (Florida), 4 stars
No. 398 nationally, No. 48DL
Arguably Auburn’s best name or Alabama Signature ClassDenaud has the length to be a factor in the run and pass defense.
brenton williams
Opélika, 3 stars
No. 778 nationally, No. 73 edge
A big-body rusher at 6-foot-4 and 245 pounds, Williams is another win in the state.
Quientrail Jamison-Travis
Iowa Western Community College, 3 stars
No. 31 JUCO, No. 5DL
A byproduct of new position coach Jeremy Garrett’s recruiting efforts, Auburn hopes Jamison-Travis can be a second-impact lineman in as many years a la Jeffrey M’ba.
Stephen Johnson
Whitewater (Ga.), 3 stars
No. 149DL
A former Arkansas draftee, Johnson is a 6-foot-3, 320-pounder who was one of two SEC reversals in one day for Freeze.
Nick Alvarez is a reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at NALvarez@al.com
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