Auburn football lands 2026 four-star EDGE Jaquez Wilkes, the No. 7 recruit from Alabama
Jaquez Wilkes, a four-star EDGE from Wadley High School in Wadley, Alabama, announced Monday that he is pledging to Auburn, choosing the Tigers over Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida State, and Miami.
"Pretty much (Auburn) being home for me and me being comfortable. I can thrive there," Wilkes said of his decision to commit to Auburn via iSchool Sports Network.
Wilkes becomes Auburn's top commitment for the 2026 class, jumping Hezekiah Harris, a fellow four-star in-state EDGE rusher. He also becomes the Tigers' 11th commitment for the 2026 class, an its fifth four-star pledge, joining Harris, quarterback Peyton Falzone, linebacker Adam Balogoun-Ali, and offensive tackle Wilson Zierer. Auburn's 2026 haul is beginning to return to relevancy after a spell of decommitments by blue-chip prospects. Wilkes is the eighth player to commit to Auburn since June 9, joining the likes of Falzone, Zierer, and offensive tackle Nikau Hepi.
Wilkes is the No. 7 player from Alabama for the 2026 cycle, and is the No. 10 EDGE according to 247Sports. Auburn has now snagged two of the state's top 10 players for 2026, as Wilkes joins No. 8 Hezekiah Harris by pledging to Auburn.
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