With the number of available standout quarterbacks dwindling, Auburn landed its player in 4-star, dual-threat target Ervin "Woody" Barrett out of Winter Garden, Florida, Wednesday afternoon.
And while Barrett's commitment may not have been much of a surprise to most of the recruiting world (23 of 24 people chose Auburn in Barrett's 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction), it still comes as welcomed news for head coach Gus Malzahn and his staff. The Tigers had six commitments entering Wednesday—each from a different position on the field.
What they needed most was a stud quarterback to spearhead the class' offensive side.