Alabama commit takes 'dream' visit to Auburn

AUBURN | Brandon Turnage is committed to Alabama, but his recruitment is far from over.

Turnage, a four-star cornerback from Lafayette High in Oxford, Miss., visited Auburn on Saturday. It was a visit Turnage had been wanting to take.

“I loved it,” Turnage said. “I grew up an Auburn fan. It’s always been my dream to come here and visit.”

Turnage was one of approximately 70 recruits in Auburn for the Tigers’ first big Junior Day for the 2019 class. He spent a lot of time with new assistant Marcus Woodson.

“The coaching staff, you can tell it’s a bond here. It’s a family,” Turnage said. “I spent the most time with Coach Woodson. They see me at cornerback, and I like it.”

Woodson and Auburn visited Turnage three times during the January evaluation period. The attention from Auburn will result in another visit from Turnage.

“It means they actually want me to come play and give me an opportunity to make an impact,” Turnage said. “I’ll be back. I’ll probably be back in the spring.”

Turnage said he’s also considering Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State and Ole Miss, but the biggest threat to Alabama?

“Probably Auburn,” Turnage said.

Rivals ranks Turnage the No. 6 player in Mississippi and the No. 19 cornerback.