After going several months without adding any commits to the recruiting class of 2023, Auburn football has finally picked up another athlete for next year’s roster in 4-star running back Jeremiah Cobb.
From Montgomery Catholic Preparatory school just an hour away from the Plains, Cobb is the second in-state recruit to join ranks with second-year head coach Bryan Harsin and his staff following 4-star offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner from Auburn. He is ranked as the #8 running back in the recruiting class of 2023 and the #18 recruit out of the state of Alabama.
Cobb had been trending in favor of Auburn football for some time, now, but the running back made it official today on social media, choosing the Tigers over Clemson and Tennessee:
I’m officially committing to Auburn University, WDE! @CoachCaddy24 @TrovonReed @ZacEtheridge4 @CoachHarsin @kirkjuice32 @Hayesfawcett3 #BuiltByCatholic #BeTheStandard #WDE #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/J3J8EH4z82
— Jeremiah Cobb (@JeremiahCobb13) July 1, 2022
Cobb’s future position coach Cadillac Williams was a big factor in the young athlete’s recruitment. As a former Auburn football running back himself, and someone who was successful in the NFL later on, Williams was able to earn Cobb’s respect and the two built a strong relationship throughout the recruiting process.
According to Auburn Live, Cobb’s speed will bring a lot to his game once he moves up to the collegiate level:
"Dynamic back who can get from 0 to 100 in a flash. Shows the ability to accelerate and reach full speed in a hurry. Plays with low pad level and displays tremendous contact balance. Compact build standing at 5-foot-10.5, 185 pounds. Carries his weight well and has good weight distribution throughout his frame. Leg drive allows him to pull through arm tackles and fight for crucial extra yards."
Now, the Tigers have conquered the first recruiting battle of July 2022, but there are many more to come in the following weeks. With Jeremiah Cobb officially added to the roster, the coaching staff will now be looking for commitments from other prospects scheduled to announce this month, like DL Darron Reed and WR Daquayvious Sorey, who are scheduled to commit on July 4, and DL Keldric Faulk who will commit on July 5.