Auburn football awaits Tae Walden Jr's commitment on Wednesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 3:44 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Tae Walden Jr. will announce his commitment on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. CT, with Auburn among his top five choices. The four-star athlete from Collierville, Tennessee, is also considering several SEC rivals and Oregon, which experts predict may be the frontrunner. Auburn's coaching staff recently proposed that Walden could play both wide receiver and defensive back, providing a unique recruitment pitch. The announcement follows a competitive June for Auburn football, highlighting their ongoing recruiting efforts.
- •Walden announces commitment on July 1 at 1:30 p.m. CT.
- •Auburn competes with SEC rivals and Oregon for Walden.
- •Experts predict Oregon may win the recruitment battle.
- •Auburn pitched a dual role for Walden as receiver and defensive back.
- •Walden visited Auburn's campus in May.
- 3:44 PMYahoo Sports — Where Auburn stands with Tae Walden Jr before Wednesday's commitment
"Auburn football is in Tae Walden Jr's top five before he announces his commitment on Wednesday. Will Auburn win the battle?
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