Auburn showing ‘a lot of love’ to former commit

AUBURN | A former Auburn commitment is now considering a recommitment after attending Big Cat.

Cornerback Andre Stewart from North Cobb in Kennesaw, Ga., was the Tigers’ first commitment in the 2022 class when he announced his decision two years ago. But a change in the coaching staff understandably caused him to reconsider.

He de-committed from Auburn in January and then committed to Kentucky in March. That’s where it stood until Sunday.

“Nothing’s over. I’ll just put it like that,” Stewart said. “You never know what things will happen. Keep talking with them and see where things go.”

Stewart enjoyed Big Cat, spending a lot of time with secondary coach Zac Etheridge.

“Me and Coach Etheridge and the whole Auburn staff have a great relationship. They always show a lot of love, text me all the time,” Stewart said.

“They’re on me hard, showing me a lot of love. Definitely want me to come down here, pull the trigger and all that. I love it.”

A meeting with head coach Bryan Harsin was one of the highlights of Stewart’s visit.

“Talking with the head coach and getting to know him like I knew Gus,” he said. “I had a little 1-on-1 time with him.”

Stewart said he stays in contact with the Kentucky staff and they’re aware of his renewed interest in Auburn.

“They’re fine with it,” he said. “They love where I’m at right now with them. Just a great relationship with them as well.”

Stewart said is unsure when he’d like make a final, firm decision.

“I’ll talk it over with them, the family, and see what they think and all that,” he said.

Stewart said he’ll most likely return to Auburn for an official visit later this fall.