The Auburn Tigers secured a significant recruiting victory on Tuesday, beating in-state rival Alabama for the commitment of three-star wide receiver Cedrick Simmons .
Simmons, a standout from Selma, Alabama, chose Auburn over the Crimson Tide and Purdue, citing the familiarity and family atmosphere on the Plains . He is the 24th commitment in Auburn’s 2027 class, which continues to build momentum for Head Coach Alex Golesh .
A key factor in the decision was wide receivers coach Kodi Burns, who played a central role in recruiting Simmons . A last-minute visit to Auburn helped seal the deal . The Tigers also landed another in-state receiver, Deshawn Hall, earlier in the day, adding significant production and depth to the receiving corps .
Simmons, rated the No. 39 athlete nationally and No. 24 player in Alabama, put up exceptional numbers as a junior at Southside Selma High School: 106 receptions for 2,192 yards and 20 touchdowns .
He also contributed on defense with 34 tackles and seven interceptions .
With this addition, Auburn’s 2027 recruiting class is ranked No. 8 nationally by 247Sports and is third in the SEC . The Tigers’ class now includes three wide receiver commitments, addressing a key area of need and bolstering an already impressive haul of 24 players .
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