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Breaking News: Auburn Football Recruiting: ‘Breakthrough’ in Notre Dame QB Chase

Tee Blaze August 13, 2024

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There was anticipation that Deuce Knight would soon commit to the Auburn football program, but he did not make a decision in the first week of August. According to Ryan Roberts from A to Z Sports, Auburn experienced a “massive break” in their pursuit of Knight, and there’s no certainty that the Tigers will wait for his decision before exploring other options.

Roberts reported that Auburn was eager to finalize the commitment promptly and had set this week as the target. Despite making a strong pitch that Knight seemed to respond to positively, he chose not to decide yet. Knight expressed continued interest but preferred to delay his decision until after August 30th, which left Auburn dissatisfied.

The Auburn football-Deuce Knight saga won't end until his NLI is signed

There is now uncertainty about whether Auburn will remain patient or start considering other prospects. While there is a chance that the Tigers might revisit Knight’s recruitment if other options don’t pan out, for now, the pursuit appears to have hit a significant obstacle.

      Auburn Football Continues to Build Strong Recruiting Momentum

Despite the potential setback of not landing Deuce Knight as anticipated in Notre Dame circles, Auburn football remains strong on the recruiting front.

Under Hugh Freeze, Auburn’s 2025 class is shaping up impressively with 13 blue-chip recruits, while the 2026 class already boasts three top prospects. Although the 2026 recruits are less certain given the volatility of recruiting trends, the 2025 class is notably robust. This stability is particularly impressive considering the 6-7 record from 2023, which didn’t deter top talent from committing to the Tigers.

Auburn football hit a major snag in Deuce Knight's recruitment

The ability to retain skill position players will be crucial, and Freeze’s choice of offensive coordinator, Derrick Nix, is expected to bolster this effort. On the defensive side, Charles Kelly’s strong relationship-building has been instrumental in securing eight of the top 10 in-state recruits. His presence is pivotal; unless he departs, the likelihood of these recruits remaining committed is high.

Overall, Auburn’s recruiting efforts are on solid ground, and while Knight’s commitment would further enhance their prospects, the current momentum is promising for the Tigers.

 

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