Auburn adds another four-star commitment
Auburn has a lot of momentum on the recruiting trail. Just before defeating Alabama in the Iron Bowl, the Tigers added four-star athlete Richard Jibunor and four-star wide receiver Seth Williams to their commitment list. Both announced their commitments Thanksgiving day.
The visitor list was long and impressive Saturday on the Plains and one that visited with a plan in mind was Zakoby McClain.
The four-star linebacker out of Valdosta, Ga. announced his commitment publicly Tuesday, but he told the Auburn staff just minutes after their win Saturday.
"Right after the game, in the locker room, that is when I committed to Auburn," said McClain. "I told all of the coaches that I wanted to committed and they all welcomed me to the family.
"I was excited, they were excited and it feels great."
Recruits are still talking about the atmosphere at Auburn when they beat Georgia a few weeks ago. Saturday on the Plains could have been even better.
McClain can't wait to be a part of that and play in front on that type of crowd.
"The Auburn fans are the best out there. Auburn has the best atmosphere, I love the fans and everything is so hype there. It is going to be awesome to play there.
"The crowd there picks the team up, they support the team and it is always loud and crazy."
The environment played into McClain's decision, but the most important part was the coaching staff — one in particular. He connection with Travis Williams has had Auburn high on his list for months.
"I can't even explain it," said McClain. "It is just the way coach Williams relates to me. He is easy to talk to, we have that connection and I cannot even explain it.
"All of the coaches at Auburn are great, and I like them a lot, but with coach Williams, we are alike. He really played a big part in my commitment."
The No. 9-ranked outside linebacker committed to Auburn over LSU and West Virginia. A commitment to Auburn almost happened in the spring, then it looked like LSU had the momentum before West Virginia moved up his list.
It came back full circle for McClain and he feels good about his decision.
"Things did slow down a little bit between me and Auburn, but this is the best decision for me," said McClain. "I did take other visits and I did look at LSU and West Virginia, but things really picked back up with Auburn.
"I just feel great there. I have always liked Auburn. It is like a dream coming through for me right now. I am excited."
