Auburn secures commitment from four-star edge rusher James Pace for 2027

Auburn has added four-star edge rusher James Pace to its 2027 recruiting class, strengthening its defensive prospects. Pace, from DeMatha Catholic in Maryland, recorded 14 sacks and 81 total tackles during his junior season. His addition improves Auburn's ranking to seventh in the nation for recruiting, highlighting the school’s efforts to enhance its pass rush under new head coach Alex Golesh. This follows a recent commitment from Pace's high school teammate, safety Knyair Crumb.

• 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn adds blue-chip edge rusher to top 10 recruiting class