Auburn 2024 Class Snapshot

Recruiting is kicking into high gear all across the country, especially in the SEC. April and March have been key months for a number of programs in the conference. Ole Miss gained five of their six commitments last month, Florida has added a five-star safety to their class in Xavier Filsaime, and Alabama just added another talented receiver to a class that already includes five-stars Jaylen Mbakwe and Perry Thompson. Auburn isn't letting a repeat of the last two recruiting classes happen, however, as they refuse to be left in the dust recruiting. During the past 30 days, Auburn has added two key offensive recruits to a class that has exceeded expectations for a year one staff so far.

The New Additions:

J'marion Burnette: 6'1 225 lbs, Andalusia, Alabama

A top running back in the state and the overall cycle, Burnette decided to stay home and committed to the Tigers on March 24th. Burnette was a highly coveted recruit and his addition marks the fourth blue-chip running back that has committed to the Tigers while Carnell Williams has been the RB coach. The only non-blue chip was now starter Jarquez Hunter. Burnette is a larger back and had an amazing Sophomore season where he had well over 2000 rushing yards. In his junior season, he was in more of a committee-style scheme and also dealt with an injury in the playoffs. He has also taken on the role of a recruiter for this class, similar to his future signal caller Walker White.

Martavious Collins: 6'3 245lbs, Rome, Georgia

The newest addition, Collins is a consensus three-star. Collins is the first high school commitment for new TE coach Ben Aigauama, as he got Rivaldo Fairweather in the portal. Collins is more of a hybrid end as in his HS film he can be seen blocking, lining up on the line, and going for a route, and even some out wide. When Fairweather was brought in the Auburn Daily staff acknowledged the history HC Hugh Freeze has had with dynamic tight ends, the addition of Collins seems to be further evidence that even in a more scheme-style offense Freeze makes the tight end a priority.

The Other Guys:

Walker White: 6'3 215 lbs, Little Rock, Arkansas

White is a four-star on all of the main sites, including 247, On3, and Rivals.

He is considered by most the best quarterback in the state of Arkansas. You can see why as he has 48 touchdowns and 4,000 passing yards during his two years as a starter for Little Rock Christian. He also has gained over 1,200 yards rushing with 21 rushing touchdowns during this time. He committed to Auburn on Friday, February 3rd. White has been a key recruiter for the Tigers, as he has constantly hyped up his fellow prospects and has tried to hype up the Tigers to them as well.

Jayden Lewis, Four-star Cornerback: 6'0 175 lbs, Anniston, Alabama

Lewis is a four-star on all sites.

Lewis is a rangy and fast cornerback who has a background in track. Lewis has been an intriguing prospect to watch as he could play anywhere along the defensive backfield for the Tigers. He has also dropped in the rankings and could potentially lose his four-star status The Anniston native joined fellow DB and Alabamian, A'mon Lane, by committing to Auburn on the first of February.

A'mon Lane, Four-star Cornerback: 5'11 180 lbs, Mody, Alabama

Lane rounds out this trio by also being a four-star on all the major recruiting sites.

The class is rounded out by the smaller, twitchy cornerback from Moody, AL. He was previously at Thompson but followed his coach and adoptive father, Jake Ganus to the Moody Blue Devils. Lane has immense speed and great ball skills that will make him a good prospect to watch the rise in the rankings. Lane has been committed since last year's Big Cat Weekend. Lane, similar to Lewis has received a slight drop, but this can be attributed to moving to a much lower classification in high school ball.

Where the class stands:

Auburn currently sits at 21st in the country according to 247 Sports, the addition of Collins jumped them three spots from their previous ranking of 24th in the nation. In the SEC, they jumped from ninth to seventh. On3 views the Tigers in a bit more favorable light, as nationally they are 14th and in the SEC they are the same as 247's ranking seventh in the conference.

With the summer almost upon us, the season of official visits will begin. Auburn looks to be in a position to get multiple five-star prospects on campus and will look to try and gain some flips against their rivals Alabama and Auburn. Big Cat weekend, the annual summer visit and recruiting get-together will also be held at some point in the summer as a date has not been set. The event was held from July 29th-July 31st last year, and expect a similar schedule this year.

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