# Latest Auburn Recruiting Class Thoughts After James Pace III Commitment

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Podcast: [Locked On Auburn -  Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-auburn-daily-podcast-on-auburn-tigers-football-basketball-50079)
Published: 2026-06-20T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Auburn Tigers surge into the national spotlight with the huge commitment of James Pace III, the top edge rusher from Maryland. Does his pledge mark the turning point for Auburn’s recruiting class and a new DMV Pipeline? Zac Blackerby spotlights the recruiting momentum, highlights the drama of Pace’s Instagram Live decision, and explains how Auburn now breaks into the Top 10 rankings per 247Sports. Key topics include prospects to watch—Cedric Simmons, Preston Williams, Desean Hall, and Tae Walden—plus analysis of Auburn’s strategy with highly-coveted talent. Zac Blackerby unpacks the ripple effect on the Auburn Tigers’ 2025 recruiting class, potential roster moves, and the implications of choosing between offers from powerhouse programs like Penn State and Georgia. Can Auburn capitalize on this momentum to build an elite class? Don’t miss this rapid-fire breakdown of the Tigers’ recruiting wins and what could come next.

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