Former UT commit visits AU

AUBURN | Roswell (Ga.) offensive tackle Jordan Tucker de-committed from Tennessee in October.

According to Tucker, Auburn is glad he did.

“They are really excited that I re-opened (my recruitment) and they get a chance to recruit me,” Tucker said.”They want to stay in touch throughout my recruitment process.”

Tucker, who Rivals ranks the No. 78 tackle in the 2017 class, visited Auburn on Saturday. He watched as the Tigers beat Vanderbilt, 23-16.

It was Tucker’s first visit to Auburn, but he hopes it won’t be the last.

“It was definitely a very good first visit,” Tucker said. “I love the atmosphere, the fans, and the players were really live during the game. It was pretty cool.”

Tucker has yet to receive an Auburn offer, but the Tigers have increased their interest.

“They said they really liked my film,” Tucker said. “I’m considering them now, but if they do offer, they’d be one of my top schools for sure. I’d really like to look at the school more, maybe come down for another visit.”

Rivals ranks Tucker, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 325 pounds, the No. 77 recruit in Georgia.