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“Auburn’s Goal: Snagging Top Quarterback Talents in Recruiting Pursuits”

Sometimes, being present as a recruiting analyst yields unique insights, and I happened to be in that position this past weekend.

After conversing with a source, it seems that Auburn stands as the top contender to secure the commitment of Rivals’ #1 overall recruit, Julian Lewis. However, it’s worth noting that we are only in May, and National Signing Day is still several months away in December. Given this timeline, several factors should be considered:

Julian Lewis during the 2024 Elite 11 Atlanta camp

 

– The era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) introduces new possibilities.
– Programs like USC, Georgia, and Alabama could offer significant NIL incentives to sway Lewis.
– Despite being considered a long shot for Auburn just a few months ago, Lewis is now seriously considering the Tigers, signaling a remarkable surge by Auburn’s coaching staff.
– As of May 7th, there’s no definitive deadline for Lewis to make a decision, making it challenging to predict his next steps beyond his official visits.
– Lewis’s official visit schedule includes stops at USC (June 7), Auburn (June 14), and Colorado (June 21).
– Auburn’s recruiting efforts have reached new heights, especially in the 2024 wide receiver class, which features players like Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson, potentially influencing Lewis’s decision.
– The Tigers are also bolstering their offensive line recruits, a factor that Lewis, being a strategic thinker, likely considers in his decision-making process.
– The performance of Auburn and other programs recruiting Lewis in the upcoming season could impact his final decision.

Julian Lewis during the 2024 Elite 11 Atlanta camp

 

For now, Auburn fans can take comfort in the fact that the Tigers are aggressively pursuing the nation’s top quarterback prospect, Julian Lewis, and are striving to bring him to the Plains.

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