Recruits react to Hugh Freeze hiring

Auburn has its new head coach.

Hugh Freeze has agreed to become the Tigers' next head coach, following a four-year tenure at Liberty where he went 34-15.

The Tigers' 2023 recruiting class is up to 13 players following Brenton Williams' commitment Monday. Here's how some of the Auburn commits are reacting to the news.

Bradyn Joiner, 2023 C

"I feel like it's a good hire. Excited to meet him."

Clay Wedin, 2023 OL

"I am glad they went out and got a coach that really wants to be at Auburn and one that has experience winning games in the SEC. I believe he will get up and running quickly. I am excited for the future of the program!"

JC Hart, 2023 CB

"I think it's a good hire."

Darron Reed, 2023 DL

"Just ready to work and build a relationship with him."

Ashley Williams Jr., 2023 EDGE

"I really don’t know much about coach Freeze other than he has proven to be a winner at any school he goes to. I think that he can have the same impact on Auburn as well."

Jamarrion Harkless, 2023 DL

"Great man."

Keyone Jenkins, 2023 QB

Adrian Posse, 2024 QB

"Excited to meet him. I know he’s going to do great things at Auburn."

A'Mon Lane, 2024 CB

"This man knows how to get the job done. He has beaten Nick Saban twice. I want to beat Nick Saban. He's a great all-around coach. He took a Liberty team to levels no one would think they would be. I'm all in."

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