AuburnSports.coms Hot Board - Dec. 1
Important: This is NOT the official board for Auburn. This board has been compiled by the staff at AuburnSports.com to give fans a general idea of the prospects Auburn may be pursuing. It will change as more information and new names become available.
The following chart lists each position, along with the number of players that we believe the Tigers will attempt to get at that particular position. The percentages are our prediction of the chance that particular player will sign with Auburn on National Signing Day.
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QUARTERBACK (0 or 1)
If the Tigers don't sign a quarterback this year, they will bring in two with the class of 2006.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.5
NO
Brookhaven, MS
1/21
35%
Could play several positions.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Derek Shaw, Michael Greco and Carlton Hill
RUNNING BACK (1 or 2)
Auburn would like to sign one talented tailback for 2005.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.8
YES
Marietta, GA
1/21
45%
AU in good shape.
6.0
YES
Antioch, TN
12/17
40%
AU closing in.
6.0
YES
Pahokee, FL
-
35%
AU or Miami.
5.6
YES
Sarasota, FL
-
30%
A likely visitor.
5.5
NO
Fort Walton Beach, FL
1/14
25%
AU leads, offer?
5.8
YES
Columbia, SC
-
20%
Will likely visit AU.
5.5
NO
Tallahassee, FL
-
20%
Will possibly visit.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: James Davis
Committed to Another School: Antonio Robinson
WIDE RECEIVER (3 or 4)
One of Auburn's biggest needs for the class of 2005 after adding just one wideout in the last two classes.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
-
YES
El Dorado, KS
AU VERBAL
11/12
AUBURN
Will join the Tigers in January.
5.8
YES
Pelham, AL
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Likely JUCO start.
5.8
YES
Lafayette, LA
11/12
75%
Should decide soon.
5.7
YES
Cape Coral, FL
12/17
65%
Auburn now leads.
-
YES
El Dorado, KS
11/12
60%
Auburn leads.
5.6
NO
Zachary, LA
1/21
25%
Will likely visit.
5.5
NO
Locust Grove, GA
-
20%
Great size/speed combo.
5.8
NO
Milledgeville, GA
-
20%
AU in top three.
5.5
NO
Plantation, FL
-
20%
Looking out-of-state.
5.5
NO
Atlanta, GA
-
15%
Visit unlikely.
5.3
NO
Prichard, AL
-
15%
Waiting for AU offer.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: O.J. Murdock
Committed to Another School: Carlos Thomas and Mike Moore
TIGHT END (2 or 3)
The state of Alabama is loaded with tight ends and Auburn will get its share.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.6
YES
Birmingham, AL
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Solid pickup that could play OL.
5.8
YES
Mobile, AL
-
70%
Auburn leads big.
5.8
YES
Montgomery, AL
1/14
50%
Bama making big push.
5.4
NO
Lilburn, GA
-
35%
Waiting on Auburn.
5.2
NO
New Orleans, LA
-
30%
Could also play OL or DL.
5.6
NO
Huntsville, AL
-
15%
May go out-of-state.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Paul Muse and Charles Hoke
OFFENSIVE LINE (3 or 4)
Not a big priority with only two seniors in the current two-deep.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.7
YES
Columbus, GA
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Athletic and can play C or OG.
5.2
YES
Hialeah, FL
AU VERBAL
11/12
AUBURN
Impressive at AU camp.
5.9
YES
Hattiesburg, MS
12/17
40%
Really likes Auburn.
5.5
YES
Miami, FL
12/17
30%
Will visit Auburn.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: None
DEFENSIVE TACKLE (2 or 3)
Auburn is always looking for a couple of big-time d-tackles.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.5
YES
Mandeville, LA
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
A tenacious defender.
6.1
YES
Waynesboro, MS
12/17
85%
Auburn big leader.
-
YES
Chatham, VA
12/17
35%
Sooners lead for now.
5.5
YES
Barnesville, GA
-
35%
Duke commit likely visit.
5.8
YES
Sunrise, FL
-
30%
Will visit Auburn.
5.8
YES
Lakeland, FL
-
20%
May visit Auburn.
5.6
NO
Boutte, LA
-
20%
Grade issues.
5.7
NO
Hawkinsville, GA
-
20%
May visit Auburn.
Not yet rated
-
NO
Greenville, MS
-
15%
High AU interest.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Wes Brown, Brian West and Brandon Sesay
DEFENSIVE END (2 or 3)
A need area for Auburn with two senior starters. The Tigers will focus mainly on tall and athletic ends.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.8
YES
New Orleans, LA
AU VERBAL
1/14
AUBURN
Big-time playmaker.
5.6
YES
Mobile, AL
-
50%
AU in top two.
5.5
YES
Elizabethtown, KY
1/14
40%
AU moving up.
5.5
YES
Prattville, AL
-
30%
Will visit AU.
5.1
NO
Pelham, AL
-
20%
Will AU offer?
5.7
YES
Decatur, GA
-
15%
UGA leads big.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Roderick Battle
LINEBACKER (3 or 4)
Auburn has already secured one of the nation's top linebacker classes.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
6.1
YES
LaGrange, GA
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Impact player.
5.8
YES
Fairfield, AL
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Can really run.
5.8
YES
Jacksonville, FL
AU VERBAL
1/14
AUBURN
Dominating MLB.
6.0
YES
Greenville, FL
-
35%
Will AU have room?
5.5
NO
Miami, FL
12/17
30%
AU in the mix.
5.5
NO
Laurel, MS
1/14
30%
Will visit AU.
5.5
NO
Miami, FL
-
20%
Likely visitor.
5.8
NO
Pensacola, FL
1/28
15%
Could play DE or DT.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Demetri Stewart
DEFENSIVE BACK (3)
Already loaded with safeties, Auburn will look to add several cornerbacks for 2005.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.7
YES
New Orleans, LA
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Likely play LB or DE.
5.5
YES
Albany, GA
AU VERBAL
-
AUBURN
Dominated 1-on-1 drills at AU camp.
-
YES
El Dorado, KS
11/12
75%
Auburn leads.
5.7
YES
Pompano Beach, FL
10/15
55%
Auburn leads.
5.5
YES
Decatur, AL
12/17
40%
Bama pulling ahead.
5.7
YES
Miami, FL
-
25%
Likely visitor.
6.0
YES
Daytona Beach, FL
-
20%
Likes in-state schools.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: Bryan Evans
Committed to Another School: Brandyn Young
ATHLETE (1 or 2)
Most of these prospects play quarterback or running back in high school but project as wideouts or defensive backs in college.
NAME
STARS
RR
OFFER
HOMETOWN
FAVORITES
VISIT
ODDS
COMMENTS
5.5
YES
Stevenson, AL
AU VERBAL
-
15%
Will decommit soon.
5.5
NO
Miami, FL
-
25%
May visit Tigers.
Other Offers With Less Than 15% Chance: None
Committed to Another School: Matt Dunham