Taylor Jones
May 1, 2024 6:00 am CT
We have finally reached the month of May, and Auburn is off to a strong start in its 2025 recruiting efforts. The Tigers enter the month with seven four-star commits including key names such as DL Malik Autry and Jourdin Crawford, EDGE Jakaleb Faulk, and cornerback Devin Williams.
Auburn wrapped up the month of April by adding one commitment to its total, four-star OT Carde Smith. Smith, a native of Mobile, is the No. 16 player from Alabama in the 2025 recruiting cycle and is the nation’s No. 23 offensive tackle. He becomes the fourth offensive line commitment of Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class, joining Spencer Dowland, Tai Buster, and Tavaris Dice.
How does Auburn’s impressive 2025 class stack up with the rest of the SEC? Here is a look at the updated 2025 SEC football recruiting rankings heading into May.
16
Vanderbilt
Sep 3, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; View of a Vanderbilt Commodores helmet before the game against the Elon Phoenix at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 4
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 1
- Three-stars: 2
- National ranking: No. 65
- Top commitment: Carson Lawrence (Three-star S)
15
Arkansas
Jul 20, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Arkansas helmet shown before on the stage during SEC Media Days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 4
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 0
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 62
- Top commitment: Grayson Wilson (three-star QB)
For more Arkansas recruiting news, check out Razorbacks Wire
14
Mississippi State
Dec 26, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; A Mississippi State Bulldogs helmet on the field prior to the game between the Miami Redhawks and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 4
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 2
- Three-stars: 1
- National ranking: No. 58
- Top commitment: Tyshun Willis (four-star EDGE)
13
Florida
Oct 16, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators helmet on a water jug during the game against LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 3
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 2
- Three-stars: 1
- National ranking: No. 54
- Top commitment: Jalen Wiggins (Four-star EDGE)
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12
Kentucky
Nov 12, 2022; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats helmets at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 5
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 2
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 43
- Top commitment: Quintin Simmons Jr. (Four-star WR)
Check out UK Wildcats Wire for the latest Kentucky recruiting news
11
South Carolina
Sep 21, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; A detail view of a South Carolina Gameco*cks helmet during the second half of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 6
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 1
- Three-stars: 5
- National ranking: No. 33
- Top commitment: Shamari Earls (Four-star CB)
10
Missouri
Sep 4, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Missouri Tigers helmet during the first half against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 6
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 3
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 29
- Top commitment: Matt Zolers (four-star QB)
9
Texas
Sep 18, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns helmet seen before the game against the Rice Owls at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Gutierrez-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 6
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 6
- Three-stars: 0
- National ranking: No. 22
- Top commitment: Lance Jackson (four-star DL)
Visit Longhorns Wire for the latest Texas football recruiting news and updates
8
Ole Miss
TUSCALOOSA, AL – SEPTEMBER 19: A view of two Mississippi Rebels helmets on the field prior to the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- No. of commitments: 7
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 4
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 21
- Top commitment: Akylin Dear (four-star RB)
7
Tennessee
Oct 8, 2022; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Tennessee Volunteers helmet against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 9
- Five-stars: 1
- Four-stars: 3
- Three-stars: 5
- National ranking: No. 14
- Top commitment: George McIntyre (five-star QB)
For more Tennessee recruiting news, visit Vols Wire
6
Georgia
Dec 12, 2020; Columbia, Missouri, USA; A detailed view of a Georgia Bulldogs helmet during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 8
- Five-stars: 1
- Four-stars: 6
- Three-stars: 1
- National ranking: No. 13
- Top commitment: Elyiss Williams (five-star TE)
Visit UGA Wire for the latest Georgia recruiting news
5
Texas A&M
Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the second half against the Sam Houston State Bearkats at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 10
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 7
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 11
- Top commitment: Husan Longstreet (four-star QB)
For more Texas A&M recruiting news, check out Aggies Wire
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Auburn
Auburn Tigers helmet on the sideline during the A-Day spring practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Jake Crandall/The Montgomery Advertiser
- No. of commitments: 4
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 7
- Three-stars: 3
- National ranking: No. 10
- Top commitment: Malik Autry (four-star DL)
3
Alabama
Jan 12, 2016; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; General view of an Alabama Crimson Tide helmet prior to a press conference at JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 10
- Five-stars: 1
- Four-stars: 7
- Three-stars: 2
- National ranking: No. 7
- Top commitment: Darrell Johnson (four-star LB)
Check out Roll Tide Wire for the latest Alabama recruiting news
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Oklahoma
Nov 3, 2018; Lubbock, TX, USA; An Oklahoma Sooners helmet on the sidelines during the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 14
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 9
- Three-stars: 5
- National ranking: No. 6
- Top commitment: Ryan Fodje (four-star OT)
Sooners Wire is your home for Oklahoma recruiting news and notes
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LSU
Oct 6, 2018; Gainesville, FL, USA; A detail view of LSU Tigers football helmets against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
- No. of commitments: 12
- Five-stars: 0
- Four-stars: 1
- Three-stars: 2
- National ranking: No. 3
- Top commitment: Bryce Underwood (five-star QB)
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