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Four-star EDGE James Pace set to announce commitment on Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Four-star EDGE James Pace set to announce commitment on Friday
Summary

James Pace, a four-star EDGE rusher, will announce his commitment on Friday. Auburn is competing with South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and Maryland for Pace's pledge. Early predictions indicate a strong chance for Auburn to secure his commitment, bolstering their 2027 recruiting class that currently includes 19 commits. With an emphasis on defensive talent, Auburn hopes to land two of Maryland's top three EDGE rushers this week. Following his announcement, further developments in Auburn's recruitment efforts are likely.

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Key Details
  • •James Pace will announce his commitment Friday.
  • •Auburn is competing against multiple SEC schools.
  • •Auburn has a 93% chance to land Pace according to forecasts.
  • •Pace is currently ranked as Maryland's No. 4 EDGE rusher.
  • •Auburn aims to complete its goal of landing top Maryland recruits.
Latest Updates
  • 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Four-star EDGE James Pace becomes blue-chip commit No. 12 for Auburn
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It Felt Like Home’: 4-star EDGE James Pace Commits To Auburn
  • 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn felt like home: 4-star EDGE James Pace commits to the Tigers
  • 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Four-star EDGE James Pace is ready to commit. Will he choose Auburn?
What they're saying
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Auburn has landed one of its biggest defensive commitments of the cycle. Four-star edge rusher James Pace has committed to Alex Golesh and the Tigers, giving Auburn a major recruiting win in the DMV region and another blue-chip defender for its growing class. The Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic standout ranks as the No. 155 prospect […]

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Auburn has landed one of its biggest defensive commitments of the cycle. Four-star EDGE from James Pace of Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha Catholic chose Auburn after an official visit that removed any remaining doubt about where he wanted to play his college football. Pace ranks as the No. 155 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking and […]

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Four-star EDGE James Pace will announce his commitment on Friday, and Auburn will need to fight off several SEC rivals to land his pledge.

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