Auburn football adds four-star edge rusher James Pace III to 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Auburn football has received a commitment from four-star edge rusher James Pace III, making him the 20th pledge in the 2027 recruiting class as of June 19. Pace, from Maryland's DeMatha Catholic High School, is rated as the third-highest player in the class and was a standout performer last season. His addition marks a strong recruiting effort for head coach Alex Golesh, who has secured 19 commitments since April 18, 2026. Auburn is now poised for a significant leap in national recruiting rankings, potentially surpassing Texas Tech and improving its standing in the SEC.
- •James Pace III is a four-star edge rusher from Maryland.
- •He joins safety Knyair Crumb, committing as a package deal.
- •Auburn's class now ranks among the top in the nation and SEC.
- •Pace recorded 81 tackles and 14 sacks in his last season.
- •Auburn has added 19 recruits since the end of spring practices.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn football adds another Maryland blue-chipper to 2027 recruiting class
"Auburn football's 2027 recruiting class just got its 20th pledge from James Pace III, a four-star edge rusher from Maryland.
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