Auburn football recruits 14 blue-chip prospects for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Alex Golesh era at Auburn football is marked by a strong recruiting cycle as of July 27. The Tigers currently hold the No. 12 class in the 2027 Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with 25 total commitments but no five-star recruits. Key defensive commitments include four-star cornerback Chance Gilbert and linebacker Isaac McNeil, while four-star running back Myson Johnson-Cook is noted as a top recruit. Auburn ranks sixth in the SEC team rankings, ahead of several competitors. The recruiting efforts aim to bolster the program's standing within the SEC.
- •Auburn has 25 commits in the 2027 class.
- •The Tigers rank No. 12 in the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.
- •Four-star prospects include Chance Gilbert and Isaac McNeil.
- •Auburn ranks sixth among SEC teams in recruiting.
- •Myson Johnson-Cook is a notable commitment as a four-star running back.
- 8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn 2027 Class Breakdown: Alex Golesh pushing for Top-10 class in first cycle
"The Alex Golesh era of Auburn football is underway as the Tigers attempt to climb a couple rungs on the SEC ladder once again. Expectations are always high on The Plains, and while Golesh is yet to coach his first game, he and his staff are at least flexing their muscle on the recruiting trail. […]
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