JUNIOR DAY - Top WR targets
AUBURN | Wide receiver will be one of the biggest positions of need for Auburn in its 2018 recruiting class, and the Tigers got an early jump trying to fill the need.
Auburn on Saturday played host to approximately 35 juniors, and among the group was a star-studded collection of receivers, including two of the top 15 receivers in 2018 and four four-star recruits.
Here is what the recruits had to say about their day in Auburn.
On his visit and meeting with Auburn WR coach Kodi Burns...
"It was great. It's always great talking to Coach Burns. He's a cool dude. We speak about the real, how everything is set up and how this program is set up."
On Chip Lindsey being Auburn's new OC...
"I talked to him and he told me that he likes to throw the ball, and he told me that I'm a main priority for him. When he came down to visit (Auburn QB commit) Joey Gatewood, he also came down and visited me. That let me know that he wants me."
On Auburn having Jarrett Stidham on campus and Gatewood committed...
"(Stidham) comes from Baylor and he already has put up points on Oklahoma and Texas and those teams. Me and Gatewood talk all the time. He tells me that I might as well join him."
Where Auburn stands with him...
"I'll definitely be back to Auburn in the spring. Auburn is up in the top (group). Right now the schools leading for me are Auburn, Clemson, Miami and Florida."
His relationship with Auburn WR coach Kodi Burns...
"We talk all the time. He always texts me and it means a lot. They are recruiting me hard and want me to come to their school."
The schools showing the most interest...
"Alabama, Florida State, Auburn and Florida."
On Chip Lindsey and Jarrett Stidham now at Auburn...
"It means they are going to throw the ball, and I could get downfield and make some catches. They've always had a good passing game; they just needed the right quarterback to fit their offense. They've always had a good running game. Now they have a good quarterback to make an impact in the passing game."
On what stands out about Auburn...
"They are like a family and that's important to me. It's got to feel like home for me. They also have a good education program, too."
Other schools he'll visit...
"Alabama, Florida State and probably Ole Miss."
On his visit...
"I had a wonderful visit. I saw the campus, talk to a lot of coaches and everything went well. I loved it."
On what stood out about Auburn...
"I loved the campus and I loved talking to Coach Lindsey. The football stadium is amazing. The locker room is amazing. The facilities overall are great."
His early leaders...
"I'll start narrowing my list next year. Right now, I'm just visiting schools. I'm looking for the place that fits me, a place my family can reach me and a place that feels like home."
His visit...
"It went great. I saw a few things I hadn't seen and I had a great meeting with Coach (Gus) Malzahn, Coach (Kodi) Burns and Coach T-Will (Travis Williams)."
On Kodi Burns...
"He's an alumni of Auburn and knows what is best, and he's a great coach."
What stands out about Auburn...
"They're about family. It's a great spot to be. They have a great coaching staff."
On Auburn's passing game under Chip Lindsey...
"They struggled at the quarterback spot and that was the downfall of Auburn for me, but now they have a new one, the five-star from Baylor (Jarrett Stidham), makes me think there is hope for Auburn in the future."
Schools recruiting him the hardest...
"Auburn, South Carolina and FSU."
His visit...
"It was great visiting Auburn and see how great of a program they have. I talked a lot to Coach Kodi Burns. He was telling me he wanted to get me on campus and it was great. I thank him for getting me here. I didn't expect the great players they have and how they play true freshmen. I like that about them."
If he'll return...
"I'll come back for another visit, whether it's unofficial or official. I think I like it. Auburn is a great place and I think it would be great if I choose Auburn."
