Chance Gilbert commits to Auburn Tigers over Georgia Bulldogs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Auburn Tigers secured a commitment from four-star safety Chance Gilbert on June 6, 2026. Gilbert visited Auburn last weekend and chose the Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs, who had also hosted him. This marks Auburn's second commitment of the day, following the addition of four-star offensive lineman Reed Ramsier. Gilbert is ranked as the No. 56 overall player and No. 4 safety for the 2027 class according to 247Sports. Auburn now has 16 commitments in their 2027 recruiting class, which ranks 15th nationally and 5th in the SEC.
- •Chance Gilbert is a four-star safety from Sharpsburg, Georgia.
- •He was also pursued by the Georgia Bulldogs.
- •Gilbert had a strong junior season with 53 tackles and 3 interceptions.
- •Auburn has 16 commitments in the 2027 recruiting class.
- •The class is ranked 15th in the country by 247Sports.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star in-state safety prospect shockingly chooses Auburn over Georgia
- 2:46 AMESPN NCAAF — 4-star safety Gilbert picks Auburn over Georgia
- 12:59 AMYahoo Sports — Top 100 safety commits to Auburn over SEC rival
"Four-star in-state safety Chance Gilbert committed to the Auburn Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs, according to Rivals.
"The Auburn Tigers have received their second four-star commitment of the day, landing four-star safety Chance Gilbert.
"Four-star safety Chance Gilbert, ranked No. 29 in the SC Next 300, committed to Auburn over Georgia on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:39 PMFour-star in-state safety prospect shockingly chooses Auburn over Georgia
Four-star in-state safety Chance Gilbert committed to the Auburn Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs, according to Rivals.
- ESPN NCAAFJun 9, 2026, 2:46 AM4-star safety Gilbert picks Auburn over Georgia
Four-star safety Chance Gilbert, ranked No. 29 in the SC Next 300, committed to Auburn over Georgia on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:59 AMTop 100 safety commits to Auburn over SEC rival
The Auburn Tigers have received their second four-star commitment of the day, landing four-star safety Chance Gilbert.
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