Auburn projected to land commitment from 2026 four-star edge Jaquez Wilkes
The Auburn Tigers need some positive news with their 2026 recruiting class. On Sunday, Auburn lost its commitment from four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle when he flipped to rival Georgia. Auburn now has the No. 62 class for 2026 per 247Sports. There was good news, though. On3's Jeffrey Lee has predicted that the Tigers will get a commitment from four-star edge rusher Jaquez Wilkes.
The confidence level in that prediction is currently at 60%. Wilkes is one of the best players of the 2026 recruiting class. He is an in-state prospect from Wadley, Alabama. He is ranked 10th at his position nationally, and No. 88 overall. Also, Wilkes is rated No. 6 in Alabama. He was a key player for the Wadley Bulldogs to win the AHSAA 1A State Championship in 2024. They defeated Maplesville in convincing fashion 37-7. 247Sports' Cooper Petagna evaluated Wilkes as a player who should be able to translate to the next level due to his size, speed, and athleticism.
The Tigers currently only have six players committed to the 2026 class. Auburn also has a commitment from four-star edge rusher Hezekiah Harrison from Jemison, Alabama. In 2026, the Tigers could be looking to replace edge rusher Keldric Faulk. Therefore, it will be a position of need for Auburn. Faulk is being projected as a first-round draft pick by many draft experts for the 2026 NFL Draft. With recent developments in recruiting, the Tigers need a big commitment to get back on track. Wilkes would do that for this program.
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