Auburn legacy close to a decision

Auburn legacy Colton Hood decommitted from Michigan State on Saturday.

He doesn’t plan to be uncommitted for long.

“Signing day is coming up,” he said. “I’m signing early, so yeah, I’m getting close.”

Hood, the nephew of former Auburn cornerback Rod Hood, decommitted from MSU while on his official at Auburn.

The 3-star cornerback got to meet with a plethora of Auburn coaches that included Hugh Freeze, Wesley McGriff and Zac Etheridge. He’s optimistic about Auburn’s future.

“I like everything about Auburn,” Hood said. “I think they’re coming. They’re about to turn it around - Hugh Freeze, Coach Zac, all the new coaches, Coach Crime. I feel like it’s about to turn around.”

Michigan State is a long way from Eagle’s Landing Chrisitan High in McDonough, GA. It’s why Hood decommitted and is seriously looking at Auburn.

“My grandad, I want him to be able to see me play,” Hood said “He’s getting old. I figured I’d find somewhere closer to home.”

If Hood were to commit to Auburn, he has the ability to play all over the field and make an “immediate impact.”

“Coach Crime (McGriff) said when I get here I should be three-and-done,” Hood said. “I think it’s all up to me now. I just got to put in the work, do what I need to do on and off the field so I can get to my ultimate dream.”

Hood mentioned that Etheridge and Mcgriff are coming to visit him in-home sometime soon and that he is done with officials. He also mentioned that he would try and get D.J. Chester to join him if he were to commit to Auburn.