Carl Lawson had planned to hold off on a decision until later in the recruiting process, possibly until Januarys UnderArmour All-American game.
But hours after returning home from a visit to Auburns Junior Day, the 4-star defensive end from Milton in Alpharetta, Ga., committed to the Tigers.
I committed to Auburn tonight, Lawson said. I love the people there. I love the coaching staff. I love the way they practice. I just love everything about it. I just felt like I should do it.
...I feel real great about my decision and glad I found a home.
They are all just ecstatic about it, he said. Coach Pelton is a great coach and I love him. I just felt like Auburn is the place to be.
Lawson, 6-foot-3 and 245 pounds, chose Auburn over close to 20 other offers including Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Clemson, Nebraska, USC, UCLA, California and Missouri. He may still visit other schools.
Im firm with my decision but Im still going to take some visits because my parents want me to, he said.