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Auburn Tigers News: Bryce Deas commits to AU, 4-star RB sees culture fit on the Plains

In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, the Auburn football program picks up another 2025 commit and a 4-star running back sees himself fitting right in with the Tigers.

By Mary Kate Hughes

Baylor's Shekai Mills-Knight (1) escapes a tackle attempt by McCallie's De'shun Tipton (20) during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Division II-AAA championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023.
Baylor's Shekai Mills-Knight (1) escapes a tackle attempt by McCallie's De'shun Tipton (20) during the TSSAA BlueCross Bowl Division II-AAA championship game at Finley Stadium in Chattanooga, Tenn. on Thursday, Nov 30, 2023. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA
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In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, the Auburn football program picks up another 2025 commit and a 4-star running back sees himself fitting right in with the Tigers

Inspired by his close friend and teammate Blake Woodby's official visit experience on the Plains, 4-star linebacker Bryce Deas visited Auburn football over the weekend for a private workout and camp. After spending two days on the Plains, Deas picked up an offer from the Tigers and committed on Tuesday.

Deas worked closely with defensive coordinator DJ Durkin in the private workout, and spending so much time with the coaches made Deas' quick decision a no-brainer.

"You can tell that they want to make you better," Deas said, per Auburn Undercover. "They touch on every point and everything I messed up on and have a coaching point on it. Just me being able to be coachable, that's going to be good for the both of us: me and Coach Durkin."

Deas is ranked as the #16 recruit out of Maryland and is the #66 linebacker in the class of 2025 but he is being recruited to Auburn as a 'defensive athlete' who can play multiple positions for the Tigers.

4-star RB fits Auburn football culture

Also visiting the Tigers over the weekend was 4-star running back Shekai Mills-Knight, who has emerged as a priority target for the Auburn football program and running backs coach Derrick Nix. He has also developed a strong relationship with head coach Hugh Freeze, who believes the running back would be a perfect fit for the Tigers.

"It was really real, he’s one of the more down to earth coaches, he’s really transparent," Mills-Knight said, per Auburn Rivals. "He was telling me he needs me here. He wants me, he likes the person I am and I fit the culture."

Mills-Knight, who is ranked as the #33 RB in the class of 2025, has already visited Alabama, Miami, and Michigan and has upcoming trips planned to Ole Miss and Tennessee. He hopes to have a final decision before starting his senior year.

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