Auburn Lands Top Alabama Recruit Donivan Moore

Defensive tackle Donivan Moore, the No. 1 prospect in Alabama, commits to Auburn's new coaching staff.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers have landed a major recruiting victory, securing a commitment from Donivan Moore, the top-ranked high school football prospect in the state of Alabama. Moore, a defensive tackle from Hueytown High School, chose Auburn over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.

Why it matters

This commitment is a significant win for new Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and his staff, as they look to rebuild the Tigers' program. Moore is a highly-touted recruit, ranked as the nation's 5th-best defensive lineman and 52nd-best prospect overall by Rivals. His decision to join Auburn signals that the new coaching staff is making an immediate impact on the recruiting trail.

The details

Moore spent time with the Auburn coaching staff on February 1st and quickly formed a strong bond with head coach Alex Golesh, defensive coordinator DJ Durkin, and Director of Player Personnel and Scouting Alex Fagan. The 6'4", 290-pound defensive tackle was recruited by assistant coach Vontrell King-Williams and has already visited Auburn's campus five times, saying he feels "comfortable with the coaches" and that he and Golesh "bonded very quickly."

  • Donivan Moore committed to Auburn on February 12, 2026.
  • Moore plans to take his official visit to Auburn the weekend of June 5, 2026.

The players

Donivan Moore

A 6'4", 290-pound defensive tackle from Hueytown High School in Alabama, Moore is the top-ranked recruit in the state and the 5th-best defensive lineman in the nation according to Rivals.

Alex Golesh

The new head football coach at Auburn University, Golesh has quickly made an impact on the recruiting trail, landing a commitment from the state's top prospect Donivan Moore.

DJ Durkin

The defensive coordinator at Auburn University, Durkin played a key role in recruiting Donivan Moore to join the Tigers' program.

Alex Fagan

The Director of Player Personnel and Scouting at Auburn University, Fagan was instrumental in the recruitment of Donivan Moore.

Vontrell King-Williams

An assistant coach at Auburn University who was the primary recruiter for Donivan Moore.

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What they’re saying

“The biggest takeaway was talking to Coach Golesh and seeing everything he has for the program for this upcoming season. And we connected and bonded very quickly and that it's going to be a special season for Auburn this fall.”

— Donivan Moore (Auburn Sports)

“Every time I come here, I have an amazing time. I feel comfortable with the coaches. Oh my God, Coach Golesh, AG, that's my guy right there. We just built a relationship very quickly. We bonded very quickly.”

— Donivan Moore (Auburn Sports)

What’s next

Moore plans to take his official visit to Auburn's campus the weekend of June 5, 2026.

The takeaway

Donivan Moore's commitment to Auburn is a major recruiting victory for the Tigers' new coaching staff, led by head coach Alex Golesh. Moore is the top-ranked prospect in Alabama and a highly sought-after defensive lineman nationally. His decision to join the Auburn program signals that Golesh and his staff are making an immediate impact on the recruiting trail as they look to rebuild the Tigers into a championship contender.