For the second consecutive year, Early National Signing Day brought success and optimism for the Auburn Tigers, as they secured a strong 2025 recruiting class. According to 247Sports, Auburn’s class currently ranks sixth nationally, with 24 players officially signing their letters of intent to join the program. The only player Auburn is still awaiting a decision from is three-star cornerback Devin Williams.
Head coach Hugh Freeze expressed his satisfaction and relief with the day’s results. “Really excited,” Freeze said. “I’ve been very clear since my arrival that it would take three top-10 classes to overhaul our roster and compete at an elite level. Today is one of those steps where the first feeling you have is relief, followed by excitement.”
One of the most significant wins for Auburn was retaining five-star quarterback Deuce Knight, a pivotal piece of the team’s future. Knight, ranked as the No. 29 player nationally and the No. 4 quarterback by 247Sports, flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Auburn in October. Despite a late push from Ole Miss, the Tigers secured Knight, a player Freeze had his eye on from the beginning.
“Deuce was my first choice when I arrived,” Freeze shared. “I loved his length and saw huge potential. We lost touch for a bit when he transferred to Tennessee, but when he returned to Mississippi, I knew I had to make a move. It also didn’t hurt that his favorite player was Cam Newton.”
The class also features four offensive linemen, addressing a long-standing need for the Tigers. Freeze emphasized the importance of strengthening this position group, particularly given the challenges of competing against elite defensive lines in the SEC. “Huge because last year we signed very few,” Freeze said. “Evaluating offensive linemen is tough, but I’m thrilled with the four guys we brought in. They’re going to be vital as we build our roster.”
This marks the second straight year Auburn has achieved a top-10 recruiting class under Freeze, a milestone he considers essential for the program’s success. “It’s impossible to reach our goals without these types of classes,” Freeze explained. “While I initially planned to build primarily through high school recruits, we’ve been able to adapt and hold on to some outstanding players. To compete with the best, we need to recruit at their level.”
While the Tigers narrowly missed out on some prospects, such as Na’eem Offord, who flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Oregon, Freeze and his staff can take pride in the progress made. This class lays a solid foundation for Auburn’s future, reflecting Freeze’s dedication to revitalizing the program.
