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3 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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21-07-2025
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Auburn football, Hugh Freeze nab blue-chip commitment in 2026 linebacker Jaquez Wilkes
AUBURN — It appears Auburn football is finally stringing together some victories — on the recruiting trail, at least. After landing a commitment from Auburn legacy Wilson Zierer last week, Hugh Freeze and the Tigers got their second blue-chip pledge in two weeks Monday, as four-star linebacker Jaquez Wilkes committed to the program. Wilkes, an in-state product from Wadley, chose the Tigers from a group of five finalists that included Alabama, Florida State, Miami and Texas A&M. A consensus four-star prospect, Wilkes is now the highest-rated player in Auburn's 2026 class, based on 247Sports' composite ratings. A two-way standout at Wadley, Wilkes rushed for 1,792 yards and 22 touchdowns last fall. He also registered 104 total tackles and three tackles for loss. Based on 247's recruiting calculator, Wilkes' pledge should boost Auburn's seat in the national rankings 10 spots, from No. 75 to 65th. It still remains 15th among its SEC peers, coming in ahead of Missouri. Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@ or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser. This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Auburn football lands commitment from 2026 LB Jaquez Wilkes
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23-06-2025
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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. Advertisement 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. 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 Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSEC This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: On3 projects Auburn commitment for 2026 EDGE rusher Jaquez Wilkes
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23-06-2025
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Auburn projected to land commitment from 2026 four-star edge Jaquez Wilkes
Jaquez Wilkes, 2026 in-state four star edge rusher, projected to commit to Auburn 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. 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 Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSEC
