now and again i will update the Top 20 Recruits on my AU board…well, today’s the day so here we go…
1. Antoine McClain – holding strong at # 1. just really high on the idea of this mauler opposite Ziemba in the forseeable future.
2. DeAndre Brown – the best WR on AU’s board moves up a few spots. need to get some playmakers and Brown fits that bill.
3. Jerrell Harris – for in-state recruiting’s sake, need to nail down McClain and Harris this year.
4. Robert Quinn – last time wasn’t in the top 20 as he didn’t seem to be showing much interest, but now with interest in both AL schools, he’s a prime target.
5. Janoris Jenkins – my top guy at an important position in recruiting this year. once again wasn’t in the top 20 last time due to my knowledge of interest.
6. Eric Smith – makes a big jump up from #18. with the commitment of Brandon Barnes to NC State, i feel like Smith is the best back on the board and has AU in the final two. could commit soon and would be a great addition.
7. Charles Deas – drops a few spots due to lack of information coming in. that’s not always a good sign (but sometimes it is as well) for a prep athlete.
8. Raven Gray – sounds like things are moving along well for Gray and he should be joining Auburn soon.
9. William Green – rivals insist that Green’s interest in Auburn has slid tremendously, and that he’s down to UA and UF. i’m not prepared to throw in the towel, but with Quinn and Gray on the board, he does slide a bit.
10.Darvin Adams – AU is in the final two and says he wants to commit before school begins, so he will move off this board shortly for better or for worse.
11.Cordian Hagans – love his size/speed combo and has said AU is his leader.
12.Templeton Hardy – plays favorite talk close to the vest but would be a huge addition.
13.Marlon Walls – wish the grades outlook was more positive. a beast at LB. UT leads, AU in top 3.
14.Chase Thomas – DE is a big need this year. i’d really like to add this guy.
15.George Baker – been one of my favorite recruits this year and lists AU as his leader. hope he doesn’t wait too long and risk losing a spot.
16.Jarmon Fortson – projects well at multiple positions. Deron Furr’s teammate.
17.TJ Barnes – would love to take McClain and Barnes this year. AU legacy.
18.Mark Barron – i’m still pretty convinced he’ll follow his teammates to UA, but he’s a quality athlete that’d be a great addition.
19.Keith Wells – not sure of his interest, but another great DE prospect in a need year.
20.T’Sharvan Bell – last time’s # 1 on the Top 10 to watch makes the leap into the top 20. great looking ball player.
out: Burton Scott, Terrance Parks, Barrett Jones, Reggie Hunt, Etienne Sabino, Harry Adams
in: Quinn, Gray, Walls, Hardy, Barron, Bell
10 to WATCH:
1. Marcus Jemison (6-2/190/4.56) McCalla, AL
2. Aramis Hillary (6-2/205/4.68) Johnston, SC
3. Prentiss Waggner (6-2/178/4.51) Clinton, LA
4. Andre Wadley (6-4/245/4.88) Hernando, MS
5. Malcolm Munroe (6-3/204/4.5) Miami, FL
6. Jomarcus Savage (6-2/260/4.6) Huntsville, AL
7. Tarik Rollins (6-2/201/4.7) Hollywood, FL
8. Andre Berry (6-3/205/4.42) Tarrant, AL
9. Chris Bynes (6-0/203/4.5) Lauderdale Lakes, FL
10.Jordan Jefferson (6-4/200/4.6) Destrehan, LA
