Oct 3, 2020; Athens, Georgia, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Owen Pappoe (0) tackles Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Kearis Jackson (10) during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
The new Auburn football staff has been gaining momentum on the recruiting trail as they prepare to enter their 2nd month after the NCAA ended the dead period earlier this month. New linebackers coach Jeff Schmedding has been building relationships with some of the top prospects in the country, but he could have placed Auburn football squarely in the race for a 5-star in the 2023 class.