James Branch announces commitment decision at 3 p.m. CT today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Three-star safety James Branch will announce his college commitment today at 3 p.m. CT. The contenders for his pledge are Auburn, Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Stanford. Current predictions give Maryland a 34% chance of securing Branch, followed by Virginia Tech at 23% and Auburn at 19%. Branch plays for St. Frances Academy in Maryland, a school that has previously sent multiple players to Auburn. If Branch chooses Auburn, he will be the Tigers' 26th commitment for the 2027 recruiting cycle.
- •James Branch will announce his commitment today at 3 p.m. CT.
- •Final schools in contention are Auburn, Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Stanford.
- •Maryland has a 34% chance, according to Rivals predictions.
- •Branch is a three-star safety from St. Frances Academy in Maryland.
- •Auburn has signed multiple players from St. Frances in recent years.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Will Auburn win the battle for James Branch on decision day?
"It is decision day for three-star safety James Branch. Will Auburn win another recruiting battle on Saturday?
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