No. 1 JUCO commits to Auburn

AUBURN | The No. 1 junior college recruit in the country has committed to Auburn.

Dre Butler, a defensive end from Independence (Kan.) Community College, announced his commitment on Sunday after taking an official visit to Auburn.

Butler chose Auburn over offers from Oklahoma, Oregon, Ole Miss and Tennessee, among others.

“Everything is genuine here,” Butler said. “I can make a big impact on the line, filling in for Marlon Davidson. I just feel at home here.”

A big reason for Butler’s’ decision is defensive line coach Rodney Garner. The two spent a lot of time together during the visit.

“He keeps it real with me,” Butler said. “That’s my guy. I like everything about him, even his personality. He wants me to come in and be a big impact for the team. He said I could be a leader.”

Butler visited Oklahoma last weekend and planned to visit Oregon next weekend. The Oregon visit, however, is off.

“I’m shutting it down,” Butler said. “It’s over.”

Auburn now has two of the top three junior college players in the 2020 class either committed or signed. Marco Domio, the No. 3 junior college player, signed with Auburn in December. Butler will sign with Auburn Feb. 5.

Butler, who measured in at 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, will have have four years to play three.