Auburn’s 2027 recruiting class is already looking like one of the best in the country, and Alex Golesh may not be done adding to it.
The Tigers currently sit at No. 9 nationally and No. 4 in the SEC, with 25 commits in the fold. That group includes 10 four-stars and 15 three-stars, a strong early haul that has eased some of the concern that followed Golesh when he took over as head coach last fall.
The geographic spread is just as notable. Auburn has commitments from nine different states, with Georgia leading the way at seven pledges. Alabama is well represented too, with six in-state prospects already on board.
At the top of the class is Mobile linebacker Isaac McNeil, Auburn’s highest-rated commit so far. Right behind him is East St. Louis running back Myson Johnson-Cook, another four-star addition.
Even with that momentum, there’s a sense the Tigers are still working. Michael Brauner of Yellowhammer News reported that more commitments could come in July as Golesh keeps building relationships across the Southeast.
“By the sounds of it, more players may be on the way in the month of July as Golesh continues to lay the groundwork for what his program will be, building and developing relationships with local prospects across the Southeast,” writes Michael Brauner of Yellowhammer News.
One name to watch is Birmingham defensive lineman Karlos May, a four-star prospect Auburn is trying to keep close to home. May is ranked No. 121 overall and No. 11 among defensive linemen in the 2027 class, and he has set his commitment date for July 18.
His top five schools on 247 Sports are Ohio State, Auburn, Georgia, Florida State and Alabama, though the race appears to be centered more on the first three. May took his official visit to Auburn on June 12, and his recruitment has been led by defensive line coach Vontrell King-Williams, who stayed on the staff after Golesh replaced Hugh Freeze.
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