Chance Gilbert commits to Auburn, choosing Tigers over Georgia
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:07 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Chance Gilbert, a highly regarded cornerback/safety from East Coweta in Sharpsburg, Georgia, has committed to Auburn after his official visit this past weekend. The four-star prospect is ranked as the No. 8 cornerback and No. 55 overall prospect by Rivals and chose Auburn over offers from Georgia and Clemson. This marks a significant win for head coach Alex Golesh and his first-year staff, contributing to Auburn's 2027 recruiting class, which now includes three Top 100 recruits, such as running back Myson Johnson-Cook. Gilbert highlighted his positive experience with the coaching staff and the environment during his visit as key factors in his decision.
- •Gilbert is the 16th commitment for Auburn's 2027 recruiting class.
- •He recorded 53 tackles and three interceptions as a junior.
- •His official visit occurred over the weekend before his commitment.
- •Gilbert has experience playing corner, safety, and wide receiver.
- •Auburn's class now features three recruits ranked in the Top 100.
- 1:07 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn football beats out UGA for 2027 safety Chance Gilbert
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn and Alex Golesh beats Georgia for elite DB prospect Chance Gilbert
"Sharpsburg (Ga.) East Coweta’s blue-chip cornerback/safety Chance Gilbert has committed to Auburn. He took his official visit over the weekend. Gilbert is another major win for head coach Alex Golesh and the first-year staff as they beat Georgia, Clemson and many others for the the Rivals Industry’s No. 8 cornerback and No. 55 prospect overall. […]
"Auburn football added two blue-chip commits Monday, the latest being four-star safety Chance Gilbert.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:07 AMAuburn football beats out UGA for 2027 safety Chance Gilbert
Auburn football added two blue-chip commits Monday, the latest being four-star safety Chance Gilbert.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:33 AMAuburn and Alex Golesh beats Georgia for elite DB prospect Chance Gilbert
Sharpsburg (Ga.) East Coweta’s blue-chip cornerback/safety Chance Gilbert has committed to Auburn. He took his official visit over the weekend. Gilbert is another major win for head coach Alex Golesh and the first-year staff as they beat Georgia, Clemson and many others for the the Rivals Industry’s No. 8 cornerback and No. 55 prospect overall. […]
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