Here we go again, with another edition of War Eagle Watch.
It was another big week for some of Auburn's commits, with a couple new names added to the list recently with Kendarius Reddick and Kaleb Harris. However, one Auburn commit in particular went off and carried his team to victory with a game-winning touchdown reception.
This week's Big Cat of the Week is wide receiver Malcolm Simmons, for his incredible performance against Briarwood Christian.
Malcolm Simmons, 2024 WR (Alexander City, Ala. — Benjamin Russell)
Simmons came up big when Benjamin Russell needed him the most last week, turning out his best performance of the season which included a game-winning touchdown catch.
The four-star caught 10 passes for 207 yards and two touchdowns, carrying the Wildcats to a 25-20 victory over Briarwood Christian in the final moments.
Walker White, 2024 QB (Little Rock, Ark. — Little Rock Christian)
The quarterback commit had one of his most efficient nights of the season against Van Buren Friday, completing 20 of 26 passes for 326 yards and four touchdown passes.
He also added 15 yards rushing as the Warriors won big, 58-3.
J'Marion Burnette, 2024 RB (Andalusia, Ala.)
Coming back from injuries can be tough, but one wouldn't know that from looking at Burnette's numbers since he returned to the field,.
The 6-foot-1 running back had another big week since making his way back into the lineup, carrying the ball 22 times for 169 yards rushing Friday. He had two touchdowns, while also adding a 13-yard reception in Andalusia's 27-6 win.
The Bulldogs remain unbeaten in the 2023 season.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Martavious Collins, 2024 TE (South Pittsburg, Tenn.)
Collins plays a good portion of defense for South Pittsburg, as the Pirates continued their perfect season with a 44-0 shutout over Sale Creek.
While he didn't have any catches in the game, Collins did record several tackles in the win.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Malik Blocton, 2024 DE (Pike Road, Ala.)
It was a monster game for Blocton, who found himself making more plays in the backfield than he has all season. Blocton had seven tackles, six tackles for loss and more than doubled his season sack total with a four-sack performance.
Joseph Phillips, 2024 OLB (Tuskegee, Ala. — Booker T. Washington)
Facing fellow commit J'Marion Burnette, Andalusia got the better of Booker T. Washington and Phillips last week.
Regardless, the four-star still had an incredible night on both sides of the ball. Phillips had nine carries on offense, totaling 124 yards on the ground and adding a touchdown. Defensively, Phillips tallied 12 tackles.
D'Angelo Barber, 2024 LB (Clay, Ala. — Clay Chalkville)
Barber's been known to turn in high tackle games and last week was one of the best. In Clay Chalkville's 28-14 road win over Oxford, Barber had 15 tackles, a sack and blocked a punt.
Kaleb Harris, 2024 S (Alabaster, Ala. — Thompson)
Welcome to the segment, Mr. Harris.
The Tigers' latest commit continued his impressive senior season in Thompson's 39-0 win over Tuscaloosa County. He had 10 tackles, two tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
Jalyn Crawford, CB (Lilburn, Ga. — Parkview)
Parkview went on the road and came away with a win, handing Newton its first loss of the season with a 28-21 road win.
Crawford had three tackles and one 15-yard reception.
Kensley Faustin, 2024 S (Naples, Fla.)
Naples suffered its second loss of the season last week, losing 38-17 to a talented American Heritage game. Faustin had eight tackles in the loss.
Dimitry Nicolas, 2024 DT (Miami, Fla. — Norland)
In a defensive slugfest, Norland stayed unbeaten with a 16-3 win over Columbus last week. Nicolas had a couple of tackles in the victory, as the Vikings advance to 8-0.
DeAndre Carter, 2024 OL (Santa Ana, Calif. — Mater Dei)
Last week was a bounce back week for Mater Dei, who demolished Orange Lutheran 55-13. Auburn's lone offensive line offensive line commit had two pancake blocks in the win.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Malik Autry, 2025 DE (Opelika, Ala.)
In a hard-fought battle, Opelika fell short to Enterprise, 28-14. Autry had nine tackles and a tackle for loss in the effort.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Jakaleb Faulk, 2025 OLB (Highland Home, Ala.)
When it comes to defense, Highland Home is on a completely different level than the rest of its opponents. The Flying Squadron have had four consecutive shutouts after wining 41-0 last week.
It's meant that Faulk hasn't had to play much, recording two tackles and three tackles for loss in the win.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Spencer Dowland, 2025 OL (Athens, Ala.)
Another Auburn commit that didn't play much last week was Dowland, who sat on the sidelines after the first quarter of play against Columbia. Athens won the contest 49-14, as Dowland had a pancake block or two in his lone quarter of action.
Complete season stats unavailable.
Jourdin Crawford, 2025 DT (Birmingham, Ala. — Parker)
Parker's defense continues to be one of the most intimidating defenses in the state and showed out in its 41-7 win over Minor. Crawford had seven tackles and a sack in the victory.
Kendarius Reddick, 2025 ATH (Thomasville, Ga. — Thomas County Central)
Another newcomer to the War Eagle Watch, Reddick had a good week as Thomas County Central stayed undefeated.
The Yellow Jackets were facing Colorado quarterback commit Antwann Hill and Stanford offensive line commit Kahlil House — who play for Houston County. Thomas County Central blanked them, 27-0, as Reddick had 10 tackles, a tackle for loss and an interception.
No stats yet: 2024 WR Perry Thompson, 2024 DE TJ Lindsey
Bye week: 2024 WR Bryce Cain, 2024 OLB Demarcus Riddick
Out: 2024 CB A'Mon Lane
