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Auburn pitches two-way role to 2027 recruit Tae Walden during visit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Auburn pitches two-way role to 2027 recruit Tae Walden during visit
Summary

Auburn has made a strong impression on four-star athlete Tae Walden during his official visit this weekend. The coaching staff's proposal for Walden to potentially play both wide receiver and defensive back aligns with his current abilities and future aspirations. Walden, from Collierville, Tennessee, had notable stats last season, leading his high school team with 42 receptions for 912 yards and 10 touchdowns while also performing well defensively. He is ranked as the No. 63 overall recruit for the 2027 class and includes Auburn in his top 10 schools. Walden plans to visit several SEC institutions, including Georgia, LSU, and Missouri, later this month.

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  • •Tae Walden is a four-star recruit from Collierville, Tennessee.
  • •He excelled as both a receiver and defensive back last season.
  • •Walden led his high school team in receiving yards and touchdowns.
  • •He is ranked No. 63 overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
  • •Walden plans additional visits to SEC schools this June.
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn delivers unique pitch to 2027 two-way star Tae Walden
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Auburn may have climbed the ladder this weekend for four-star athlete Tae Walden after pitching a unique idea during his official visit.

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