Here’s a breakdown of the 2024 Auburn Tigers football recruiting class:
**Quarterback (1):**
1. **Walker White**
– Committed: Feb. 3, 2023
– Evaluation: At 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, White is considered college-ready in size. He possesses a big arm, showcasing ease in firing passes down the field. White’s mobility is a notable attribute, making him effective in the run-pass option game. Expected to fit well into Hugh Freeze’s offensive scheme.
**Wide Receiver (4):**
1. **Bryce Cain**
– Committed: June 13, 2023
– Evaluation: Known for his elusive, explosive, and dynamic play, Cain excels in short-area quickness, juke moves, and ball retrieval from defenders. Expected to be a slot receiver with versatility to play outside.
2. **Cam Coleman**
– Committed: Dec. 1, 2023
– Evaluation: A playmaker with the ability to catch passes in traffic, take the ball away from defenders, and make defenders miss in tight spaces. Coleman’s size poses challenges for defensive backs, and he is expected to demand double teams, contributing to offensive flexibility.
3. **Malcolm Simmons**
– Committed: July 29, 2023
– Evaluation: Simmons is a wide receiver with separation skills in the open field, showcasing natural catching ability. Instinctive and creative, he uses vision to find openings in the defense for big plays and is considered a potential punt returner.
4. **Perry Thompson**
– Committed: July 29, 2023
– Evaluation: As a true No. 1 wide receiver candidate, Thompson stands out for his size, strength, speed, and physicality. Capable of turning poor throws into gains, Thompson is expected to be a reliable target for the Auburn offense.
**Tight End (1):**
1. **Martavious Collins**
– Committed: April 14, 2023
– Evaluation: Collins, a power player, is likely to play as an H-back at the college level, contributing to the rushing attack with a powerful upper body. His ability to plow through defenders after the catch adds versatility to his role.
**Offensive Line (2):**
1. **DeAndre Carter**
– Committed: Sep. 3, 2023
– Evaluation: Described as a road grader, Carter’s style of play emphasizes physicality. With a 340-pound frame, he is agile enough to play right tackle if needed, showcasing impressive lateral ability.
2. **Seth Wilfred**
– Committed: Dec. 11, 2023
– Evaluation: Known for heavy hands, Wilfred demonstrates good foot quickness and hand-eye coordination. Capable of creating strong blocks and moving to the second level to engage linebackers, he provides depth and potential for Auburn’s offensive line.
**Defensive End (2):**
1. **TJ Lindsey**
– Committed: Aug. 12, 2023
– Evaluation: Lindsey possesses excellent hands to fend off offensive linemen, showcasing effective moves and the ability to rush the passer. His versatility allows him to play different positions on the defensive line.
2. **Joseph Phillips**
– Committed: June 15, 2023
– Evaluation: A natural edge rusher, Phillips plays fast and creates pressure on quarterbacks. He is adept at timing blitzes and displays the tenacity to challenge offensive linemen, making him a versatile asset for Auburn’s defense.
**Defensive Tackle (2):**
1. **Malik Blocton**
– Committed: July 8, 2023
– Evaluation: Blocton, a future 3-technique, stands out for his natural size and power. With strong hands at the point of attack, he is capable of disrupting plays in the backfield and making tackles for loss.
2. **Dimitry Nicolas**
– Committed: Aug. 25, 2023
– Evaluation: Nicolas is expected to play as a nose guard, utilizing his frame and playing style to hold the point of attack. With a traditional bull rush, he can reestablish the line of scrimmage and contribute to the pass rush.
**Linebacker (3):**
1. **D’Angelo Barber**
– Committed: July 3, 2023
– Evaluation: Barber, with an old-school feel to his game, excels in mixing it up with interior offensive linemen. Known for his ability to run to the perimeter and be a solid pass defender, Barber’s frame suggests he can contribute as a middle linebacker with versatility.
2. **Demarcus Riddick**
– Committed: July 26, 2023
– Evaluation: A gifted athlete, Riddick’s athleticism allows him to play multiple positions, including linebacker, wide receiver, tight end, or even running back. His instincts as a pass defender are elite, and he has the potential to make an instant impact for
