James Branch commits to Auburn football for 2027 recruiting class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 8:17 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Three-star safety James Branch committed to the Auburn Tigers on July 11, choosing Auburn over Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Stanford. Branch's decision was influenced by Auburn's connection to his high school, St. Frances Academy, where several current players are from. He becomes the 26th member of Auburn's 2027 recruiting class, which includes three other players from Maryland. Branch holds a 0.8767 composite rating from 247Sports and is ranked as the 39th safety nationally. His commitment bolsters Auburn's position in the 2027 recruiting rankings, which sits at No. 11 nationally prior to this signing.
- •James Branch commits to Auburn on July 11, 2026.
- •He chose Auburn over Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Stanford.
- •Branch is the second commitment for Auburn's 2027 class in July.
- •He is ranked as the 39th safety in the nation.
- •Auburn's class ranks No. 11 nationally after Branch's commitment.
- 8:17 PMYahoo Sports — Three-star safety James Branch commits to Auburn over Maryland
"Auburn football has added another talented defensive back to its 2027 by beating out Maryland and Virginia Tech for three-star James Branch.
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