Auburn football head coach Hugh Freeze has a reputation for “flipping” recruits, and his next target might be a Miami commit. Elijah Melendez, a four-star linebacker from Kissimmee, Florida, and current Miami pledge, has scheduled an official visit to Auburn. According to Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover, Melendez will start his summer visits on May 31 in Auburn.
Melendez is highly sought after in the 2025 recruiting cycle, with offers from top programs such as Colorado, Ohio State, Florida, and Michigan. Despite being “100 percent” committed to Miami, as he mentioned in a recent interview with Inside the U, Melendez plans to continue the recruiting process until signing day in December.
In addition to his Auburn visit, Melendez is also scheduled to visit Michigan on June 14 and Miami on June 21. According to 247Sports’ composite rankings, Melendez is the No. 15 linebacker for the 2025 cycle and the No. 20 player from Florida, a state known for its football talent.
