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2 days ago
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Auburn football lands 2026 four-star EDGE Jaquez Wilkes, the No. 7 recruit from Alabama
The Auburn Tigers scored a major recruiting win Monday by landing one of the top players from its home state. 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. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Four-star EDGE Jaquez Wilkes commits to Auburn football
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22-06-2025
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Tennessee Pushing to Poach Coveted Star From SEC Foe
Tennessee Pushing to Poach Coveted Star From SEC Foe originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the top 2026 edge rushers in Alabama is already committed to the Auburn Tigers. But the Tennessee Volunteers haven't given up on flipping that prospect. Advertisement On3's Chad Simmons reported Friday the Volunteers were set to host that edge rusher, four-star Hezekiah Harris, this weekend. "Can Tennessee get Hezekiah Harris away from Auburn? It won't be easy, but there is no doubt, the Vols are in this," Simmons wrote. "Harris lives in Alabama, Auburn signed his brother in the off-season out of the Transfer Portal and there is a lot he likes about the Tigers, but some feel he likes the Vols even more. "Can Heupel and company flip the four-star from the in-state school? They will give it their best shot this weekend." Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel© Saul Young/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Harris is the No. 3-ranked edge rusher in Alabama and seventh overall prospect in the state based on the 247Sports Composite rankings. Advertisement In the entire 2026 class, Harris is ranked 12th among edge rushers and No. 93 overall according to the same rankings. With his high ratings and given the fact he's from Alabama, it's likely a tall task for Tennessee to flip Harris. The Volunteers, though, aren't new to Harris. The edge rusher has visited Knoxville, Tennessee four times since January. So, the Volunteers have taken a lot of time to develop a relationship with Harris. Simmons listed Harris on a list of five top targets "to keep a close eye on" who will be visiting Tennessee this weekend. Of those five targets, Harris was the only edge rusher. Advertisement Related: Tennessee Gets Clear Message From Five-Star Edge Rusher This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
