Jacez Walton Impressed by Auburn Visit

0:00On March 26, the restart running back Jacez Walton from the class of 2028 just finished his first official visit to Auburn and he came away really impressed. The 6 foot 205 pound Georgia standout rated the trip in 8.7 out of 10, saying it started slow but really picked up. Steam. He met the new coaching staff for the first time and got to know some of the current backs in the room. Here this month, Walton wasn't sure where Auburn fit on his recruiting list but now the Tigers have jumped into his top tier right up there with the best programs. He's ranked as the 11th best running back in his class in 18th overall in Georgia so schools like Clemson, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Tech, North Carolina and Notre Dame are all still on the schedule for future visits. Walton built a quick connection with Auburn running back Alvin Henderson, someone he's known since Henderson's own recruiting days. Henderson gave him a light pitch to join but kept the casual since he's new to the team

1:01himself. Walton feels confident the new staff holds Auburn at the same high level if not better despite recent changes. He sees himself as a complete back who can do it all, drawing comparisons to pros like Ezekiel Elliott and Lavion Bell plus his brother Jonas. With no commitment date set yet, Auburn has made a strong early impression in what will be a busy spring for Walton. As he hits the road for those other big visits, keep an eye on how Auburn stacks up. The Tigers are definitely in the mix now for this rising talent. From your team, powered by AI, this is Auburn Tigers football news today.