National signing day guide: Additional high-profile recruits would give Auburn plenty to brag about
Auburn could be in line for some free publicity Wednesday.
The Tigers are listed as the finalist for four of the 12 players who are announcing their decisions live on ESPN throughout national signing day. All four of the players are in the top five in the country at their positions.
If Auburn can add a couple of the high-profile recruits to their list of nine early enrollees and seven verbal commits, the class has the potential to become the best in coach Gus Malzahn’s four years on the plains.
The Ledger-Enquirer will have live updates from Auburn’s athletic complex starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday of all the day’s events.
Check the War Eagle Extra Facebook page for a live stream of coach Gus Malzahn’s press conference starting at 3 p.m.
Team ranking
247 Sports — 11th
Rivals.com — 14th
Scout — 13th
Key uncommitted targets
Ben Davis (LB; Gordo) — 9 a.m. ESPNU
Nate Craig-Myers (WR; Tampa Catholic) — 11 a.m. ESPNU
Jayvaughn Myers (DB; Pasco) — 1 p.m.
Rashan Gary (DL; Paramus Catholic) — 1:10 p.m.
E.J. Price (OL; Archer) — 1:45 p.m.
Derrick Brown (DT; Lanier) — 3 p.m. ESPN2
Verbal commits
Eli Stove (WR; Niceville)
Woody Barrett (QB; West Orange)
Nick Coe (DL; Asheboro)
Brodarious Hamm (OL; Spalding)
Marlon Character (S; Grady)
Tashawn Manning (DT; Wekiva)
Early enrollees
Marlon Davidson (DL; Greenville)
Antwuan Jackson (DL; Cedar Grove)
Kyle Davis (WR; Archer)
Landon Rice (TE; Calhoun)
John Broussard (DB; Central)
Paul James (DL; Copiah-Lincoln)
John Franklin QB; East Mississippi CC)
Tre Threat (LB; Spanish Fort)
Malik Miller (RB; Madison Academy)
Required reading
- Auburn target WR Nate Craig-Myers ready for national spotlight with ESPN announcement
- Dynamic Madison Academy RB Malik Miller ready to build on impressive legacy at Auburn
- Humble verbal commit Nick Coe bringing championship pedigree to Auburn
- Auburn verbal commit Woody Barrett not going to settle for fourth wheel in QB competition
- Long-time Auburn commit Landon Rice on campus with eyes on making immediate impact
- The solution? JUCO transfer John Franklin III ready to push fellow Auburn QBs for starting spot
Michael Niziolek covers Auburn football for the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. Email him at mniziolek@ledger-enquirer.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+