Auburn Awaits Decision From Elite In-State EDGE Recruit

The Auburn Tigers are exceeding expectations of their recruiting efforts so far this cycle under new head coach Alex Golesh. After another eventful week of big name prospects choosing the Plains, another is making his decision following a recent official visit. 

The Tigers are trying to improve their highly sought-after class, which is already considered the 8th-best in the country according to On3/Rivals, with another premier In-State talent. Alabama four-star edge rusher Jabarrius Garror is set to announce his commitment this Friday, June 12, between a few SEC rivals. 

Garror is considered the 4th best player in Alabama, and the 12th best edge in the country. He sits just outside the Top 100 of all players in the 2027 class, regardless of position. 

Auburn, who has added a few top defensive players inside the Yellowhammer State, is battling with the Texas Longhorns, Georgia Bulldogs, and the ACC's Florida State for the services of Garror.

After decommitting from Alabama earlier this year, he reopened his recruitment back in March and has recently taken visits to all remaining SEC schools still in the mix. He played football last year at Vigor High School, the same place recently committed linebacker Issac McNeil goes, another player who chose the Tigers over Georgia. 

It may feel like that could help Auburn land Garror, but it seems like the scales have shifted more towards Texas as the landing spot once he decides on Friday. 

However, Auburn has been here before. The same feeling set in on decision day for 4-Star offensive lineman Layton Von Brandt, as many believed it was a done deal between him and Notre Dame. He shocked the country and chose the Tigers. So it's understandable to be patient and believe Auburn has a great chance until he puts on a different team's hat during his selection. 

According to 247Sports, Garror is a "Very active with the hands and constantly working to slip free." and over his last two seasons of high school football became a "Pesky edge defender with video game-like production." Over his sophomore and junior seasons, Garror recorded a combined 42.5 sacks, 210 tackles, and 88.5 tackles for loss.

If Garror were to commit to the Tigers, he would be the 17th player added to the 2027 class, and potentially move Auburn closer to a Top-5 recruiting class in the country. He would join players such as QB Gary Chatman, RB Myson Johnson-Cook, RB Kingston Miles, WR Brylan Oduor, TE George Lamons, OT Layton Von Brandt, OT Rance Brown, IOL Jaylon Moore, DL Donivan Moore, ED Rion Jackson,  LB Kareem Palmer, LB Isaac McNeil, CB Nash Johnson III, Aidyn Wiggins, S Chance Gilbert, and K Noah Ash.   

His commitment will take place live on Friday, June 12 at 11 am ET on the CBS Sports College Football YouTube Channel.