Auburn adds commitment from cornerback Nash Johnson for 2027 class
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:38 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Cornerback Nash Johnson announced his commitment to Auburn football on May 31. The 2027 recruit had previously decommitted from Alabama in April. Johnson's decision marks the ninth pledge for the Tigers' recruiting class, which is expected to rise in rankings following his commitment. Auburn actively pursued Johnson, building relationships and hosting him on campus frequently. His connection with the coaching staff, especially with defensive backs coach Demarcus Van Dyke, played a crucial role in his decision.
- •Nash Johnson is a consensus three-star prospect from Georgia.
- •He had been committed to Alabama before switching to Auburn.
- •Auburn's class is expected to improve its national ranking to 28th.
- •The Tigers have landed nine commitments for the 2027 class.
- •Johnson's commitment followed an official visit to Auburn.
- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ingriguing three-star cornerback commits to Auburn football
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football adds former Alabama commit Nash Johnson to 2027 class
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn lands a commitment from CB Nash Johnson: ‘It always felt like home’
"At one point, Nash Johnson thought he had his recruitment figured out. The cornerback from Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern committed to Alabama last fall, but as time passed, Johnson realized the decision came too early. After reopening his recruitment earlier this year, he took a fresh look at his options and quickly found himself gravitating […]
"The Auburn Tigers have landed a commitment from three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, their 10th commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
"Cornerback prospect Nash Johnson, who backed off an Alabama commitment in April, announced his pledge to Auburn football on Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:38 PMIngriguing three-star cornerback commits to Auburn football
The Auburn Tigers have landed a commitment from three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III, their 10th commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:18 PMAuburn football adds former Alabama commit Nash Johnson to 2027 class
Cornerback prospect Nash Johnson, who backed off an Alabama commitment in April, announced his pledge to Auburn football on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 7:08 PMAuburn lands a commitment from CB Nash Johnson: ‘It always felt like home’
At one point, Nash Johnson thought he had his recruitment figured out. The cornerback from Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern committed to Alabama last fall, but as time passed, Johnson realized the decision came too early. After reopening his recruitment earlier this year, he took a fresh look at his options and quickly found himself gravitating […]
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