Christian Clemente

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Recruiting Reporter at Auburn Sports

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Inside the growth and development of Auburn QB target Travis Burgess

5 days ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Inside the growth and development of Auburn QB target Travis Burgess from Grayson head football coach Santavious Bryant. VIPLOGANVILLE, Georgia — Stopping by Grayson in the spring of 2024, the word was that quarterback Travis Burgess could be the next thing. A big, lanky quarterback at the time, Burgess had transferred in the year before and sat behind Western Michigan signee JD Davis II during his sophomore season.
Special legacies on the line for Auburn men's golf seniors ahead of postseason play

6 days ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Make no mistake about it, the names Brendan Valdes and Carson Bacha are already engraved in the halls of the Jack Key Auburn golf facility. The seniors were a key part of the teams 2024 national championship — the first in program history — and have played their way into the record books for the Tigers.
Auburn still in the hunt for 5-star LB Tyler Atkinson

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

LOGANVILLE, Georgia — A frequent visitor on Auburn's campus over the last few years but not visiting since last fall, 5-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson still feels the same love from the Tigers staff. Back out on the practice field with his Grayson teammates, Atkinson said Auburn will come by and visit him later this week with the open contact period. He and his family also recently spoke with defensive coordinator/linebackers coach D.J. Durkin as that relationship continues on.
Auburn an early standout for 4-star 2027 Thompson edge rusher

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

ALABASTER, Alabama — The next big Thompson edge rusher after playing opposite Jared Smith last fall, it's Cameron Pritchett's turn now. Pritchett already had a lot of offers from coast-to-coast and he's only continued to land more this spring. It's been a fun spring for him as he takes on a bigger role on the field while getting more and more offers, with Oregon and USC two of his most recent offers.
Auburn looking to make up ground with Top247 DL Vodney Cleveland

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Vodney Cleveland has two schools setting the pace right now, with Auburn looking to make up some ground come official visit season and his scheduled trip. VIPBIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Growing up following Auburn and rooting for Auburn, Top247 defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland is plenty familiar with the Plains. Especially after Auburn started recruiting him a couple of years ago.
Clemente's Confidential: Recruiting intel from the road in Georgia and Alabama

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Notes and intel from stops at several high schools loaded with Auburn targets and talent in Georgia and Alabama. VIPSpring football is here for high school football, and we here at Auburn Undercover hit the road this week. Jason Caldwell and I stopped by Wadley (Ala.) on Monday morning, Grayson (Ga.) on Monday afternoon for practice and then over in Birmingham to see Parker and Thompson on Tuesday.
Top247 LB Jaquez Wilkes building strong bond with Auburn, Durkin: 'Everybody there is family'

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Jaquez Wilkes has become one of the top targets to know on the entire recruiting board for Auburn, with the linebacker from Wadley holding the Tigers high up in his recruitment as well. VIPWADLEY, Alabama — Recruited as a hybrid linebacker or edge rusher for a while by Auburn, after his junior season the Tigers were all-in on Jaquez Wilkes as a true middle linebacker. D.J. Durkin zeroed in on him as one of his very top targets and he's continued his rapid ascent up the board ever since.
Which state outside of Alabama will Auburn recruit the hardest in 2026?

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Under Hugh Freeze, it's become even more of an emphasis to recruit the state of Alabama and try to keep top talent home. That was never more evident than in the 2025 cycle when the Tigers signed nine of the top 15 players in the state and built the class from within the Yellowhammer State. Auburn is focused on doing that again in 2026, with a large collection of top in-state targets. But you can't build an entire recruiting class from the state.
Auburn makes final 4 for priority OL target

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

Auburn makes final 4 for priority OL targetAuburn made the final 4 for priority offensive line target Dalton Toothman as he narrowed his list down on Saturday. Auburn is in the final group for one of its top offensive line targets. To read this full article and more, subscribe now —SALE: Only $1 First MonthGet access to this article and all of the in-depth coverage from the 247Sports Network with this special offer. $1 First MonthAlready a subscriber? Login247Sports Logo
5 recruits who could commit to Auburn during their OV

1 week ago | 247sports.com | Christian Clemente

A look at some recruits who could commit to the Tigers when they take their official visits this summer. VIPOfficial visit season is rapidly approaching, with May 16-18 the first big weekend for the Auburn staff on the trail. Until then, coaches are out on the road watching high school practices and conducting in-home visits during this open contact period.