**Auburn Tigers News: Football Gains 3-Star Cornerback, Basketball Adds Transfer Player**
In today’s update on the Auburn Tigers, the football team secures a new commitment for 2025, while the basketball team welcomes another transfer.
**Auburn Football Secures 2025 Commitment**
Over the weekend, 3-star cornerback Dante Core committed to Auburn’s football program. Ranked as the 64th best cornerback in the 2025 recruiting class and the 80th top player in Florida, Core decided to join the Tigers after his second visit to the Plains on Saturday.
Initially committed to South Florida, Core reopened his recruitment last fall. He nearly committed to Auburn on A-Day but waited until his second visit to finalize his decision.
“I just felt like it is a great fit for me,” Core told Auburn Undercover. “It feels like home. The hospitality is great. I’m ready to work. The feeling I get when I step on campus is surreal. I love all the staff, I love the coaches, and I love the culture they’re building here. It makes me feel at home every time I step foot on campus.”
Auburn football now has 11 commits for their 2025 class, which ranks 11th nationally.
**Auburn Basketball Adds Another Transfer**
The Auburn basketball program also strengthened its roster this weekend. After a midweek visit with the Tigers, former SMU forward Ja’Heim Hudson joined Bruce Pearl’s squad with one year of eligibility remaining.
Hudson, originally from Marietta, GA, started his career at Georgia State, spending two seasons there before transferring to SMU. Last season, he played a significant role off the bench for the Mustangs, averaging 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 43.4 percent from the field.
“It’s a huge deal,” Hudson said after his visit to Auburn on Thursday, according to Auburn Undercover. “I have dreamed of being on this type of stage, and now I’m getting the opportunity. It’s almost too good to be true. It’s definitely a great opportunity. I want to take the best route and make the most of it.”
Following the transfers of JP Pegues and Ja’Heim Hudson, the Tigers are still looking to add another point guard to their roster.
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