Rivals250 linebacker K.J. Britt chooses Auburn
2017 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Linebackers | Team | State of Alabama
OXFORD, Ala. -- K.J. Britt’s commitment announcement took place where he built his high school legacy. His pledge to Auburn took place inside of the star linebacker’s surprisingly large high school located in the in Oxford, Ala., population 21,232.
Family, friends, teachers and classmates were present, and the choice of an in-state institution was met with the applause one would expect from people in a football-crazy state. His decision was a big deal, and the importance of the moment wasn’t lost on Britt.
That much is certain. Britt became emotional while making his announcement in front of bleachers full of onlookers, but was collected enough afterward to break down his decision.
"I used to pray just for God to give me a chance to go to college," Britt said. "Now I'm her doing this."
"This summer, I wanted to go to Georgia. I thought that was going to be the place for me, but I prayed at took my time."
The four-star prospect chose Auburn over offers from a long list of other major programs. Georgia was a finalist, as were Ole Miss and Stanford. There was no shortage of interest in his commitment. Make no mistake, this was a massive recruiting win for an Auburn program that has spent the fall exceeding expectations.
“I was really sold a couple weeks ago, when me and my family took a visit it just hit me that Auburn was the place I needed to be," Britt said.
Britt announced his choice as part of an assembly in the school’s gym. A video played on a projection screen and his choice was revealed at the end of the production. Following the reveal, Britt’s father, a self-proclaimed “big Alabama fan” ended the ceremony by saying “as of now, War Eagle.” The newest Tiger then the addressed the media in attendance.
“It was just the vibe and the feeling with Auburn," Britt said. "I just knew."
A four-star prospect, Britt is the No. 5 insider linebacker and the No. 117 overall prospect in the class of 2017. Britt will graduate high school early and join Auburn for spring workouts.
