It was a successful week for most Auburn commits.
Many will live to play another week in their respective playoff brackets, with the future Tigers playing critical roles. Alvin Henderson powered his team with a huge performance, Deuce Knight led his school to their first playoff win in 17 years and the Thompson trio ended their opponents' perfect season.
Here's how most of Auburn's commits did in their high school games last week.
Alvin Henderson, 2025 RB — Elba, Ala.
Henderson continues to power his team through the 1A playoffs, as the running back commit tallied 258 yards rushing on 18 attempts, finding the end zone four time. Elba won the game 49-14 and will host Georgiana in the third round.
Season stats: 204 car, 2,775 yds, 52 TDs, 2 rec, 56 yards
Deuce Knight, 2025 QB — Lucedale, Miss.
In a road playoff game, Knight completed 12 of 22 passes for 224 yards, two touchdowns and had one pass intercepted. He also had 16 carries for 44 yards rushing and two additional rushing touchdowns. George County moves onto the second round with a 26-22 victory, its first playoff win in 17 years.
Season stats: 100/165, 2,082 yds, 24 TDs, 5 INT, 74 car, 450 yds, 9 TDs
Ryan Ghea, 2025 TE — Milton, Ga.
Ghea did not record any stats in Milton's 42-7 first-round win over Woodstock.
Season stats: 9 rec, 189 yds
Samuel Turner, 2025 WR — Decatur, Ga.
Turner hauled in six receptions for 130 yards in Southwest DeKalb's 35-13 loss to Benedictine.
Season stats unavailable.
Derick Smith, 2025 WR — Selma, Ala.
Southside Selma advanced to the third round of the playoffs with a 44-34 win over Montgomery Academy. Here's one play showcasing Smith's athleticism, as he made a leaping grab on a two-point conversion to put his team up at halftime.
Season stats unavailable.
Kail Ellis, 2025 OL — White, Ga.
Ellis had three pancake blocks and turned in 100% snap efficiency in Cass' 41-7 loss to Blessed Trinity.
Season stats unavailable.
Jourdin Crawford, 2025 DL — Birmingham, Ala.
Parker won 28-7 on the road against Mountain Brook, as Crawford recorded three tackles and a tackle for loss.
Season stats: 67 tackles, 17 TFL, 6 sacks
Jared Smith, 2025 DE — Alabaster, Ala.
Thompson ended Auburn's undefeated season with a 34-21 road win Friday night. Smith had three tackles and four quarterback hurries in the victory.
Season stats: 78 tackles, 18 TFL, 7.5 sacks, INT
Jakaleb Faulk, 2025 LB — Highland Home, Ala.
Faulk turned in another good outing as Highland Home remained unbeaten with a 42-6 victory over Providence Christian as the Flying Squadron advance to the third round. He recorded one 22-yard reception on offense, while tallying 12 tackles, four tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries on defense.
Season stats: 81.5 tackles, 28 TFL, INT, FR, 6 sacks, 19 rec, 394 yds, 4 TD, 2 car, 67 yds
Donovan Starr, 2025 CB — Brentwood, Tenn.
Ravenwood continued its perfect season with a 45-13 win over Franklin, as Starr had eight tackles, one tackle for loss and an interception that he returned for 24 yards in the win.
Season stats unavailable.
Shamar Arnoux, 2025 CB — Carrollton, Ga.
Arnoux was lockdown last week against Dacula, as it didn't throw the ball his way in Carrollton's 46-7 win.
Season stats unavailable.
Eric Winters, 2025 S — Enterprise, Ala.
With its 30-14 win over Baker, Enterprise moves onto the final four in the 7A state playoffs and Winters played an important role with his 82-yard touchdown run.
Season stats unavailable.
Anquon Fegans, 2025 S — Alabaster, Ala.
Fegans had four tackles and two tackles for loss in Thompson's 34-21 road victory over Auburn.
Season stats: 65 tackles, 8 TFL, 4 INT, FF, 3 FR, 5 rec, 121 yds, TD
John McGuire, 2025 P — Alabaster, Ala.
McGuire punted the ball six times for an average of 43.7 yards per punt in Thompson's victory. He went 4-for-4 on PAT attempts, while missing his only field goal attempt.
Season stats: 41 punts, 44 YPP, 63 long, 44/47 PAT, 7/10 FG, 50 long
No stats yet: 2025 WR Erick Smith, 2025 WR Samuel Turner, 2025 OL Tavaris Dice, 2025 OL Tai Buster, 2025 OL Jacobe Ward, 2025 OL Kail Ellis, 2025 DL Malik Autry, 2025 DL Antonio Coleman, 2025 LB Elijah Melendez, 2025 CB Shamar Arnoux
Bye: 2025 OL Broderick Shull
Season over: 2025 TE Hollis Davidson, 2025 OL Spencer Dowland, 2025 DE Nate Marshall
Out: 2025 CB Devin Williams
Note: St. Frances won via forfeit, so no stats for Blake Woodby, Bryce Deas or Wayne Henry