Layton von Brandt Chooses Auburn!

Layton von Brandt Chooses Auburn!

Author: The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub May 19, 2026 Duration: 30:34
Auburn Football lands a massive commitment from 4-star offensive tackle Leighton Von Brandt! In this episode, Ike Jones breaks down the huge news as Auburn secures one of the top high school offensive line prospects in the country. For years, the narrative has been that Auburn struggles to pull blue-chip offensive tackles straight out of high school, but Coach Alex Golesh and OL Coach Tyler Hudanick just turned the recruiting world on its head. We dive deep into the numbers, what this means for the 2027 recruiting class, and address the "Three-Star U" critics who have been stressing out in the chat lately. Plus, we take a look at Von Brandt's remaining summer official visit schedule and discuss Auburn's smart, judicial approach to the NIL landscape. Are you cautiously optimistic or ready to spike the football? Drop your thoughts and a "War Eagle" in the comments below! 👇 The Blueprint on Von Brandt: Breaking down the 6'6", 280+ lb monster out of Appoquinimink High School in Delaware. Where does he rank nationally, and how big of a deal is it to pull the #1 player from Delaware over powerhouses like Notre Dame and Penn State? Class of 2027 Breakdown: Auburn is quietly building a dangerous group. We look at how the Tigers sit inside the Top 25 with only 8 total commitments, proving that quality over quantity is winning the day. The Instagram Recruiter: Shoutout to 4-star running back commit Johnson Cook for already doing work on social media to help recruit Von Brandt and build the "mauler" frontline he needs. NIL Strategy & "The Bag": Why the coaching staff's refusal to blindly outbid teams for unproven high school players is actually a highly strategic, sustainable move for the program's culture. The Panic Meter: Von Brandt still has official visits lined up with Florida, Penn State, and Notre Dame this June. Should Auburn fans be nervous about a summer flip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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