Auburn football lands four-star tight end commit on A-Day

George Lamons Jr. announces commitment to Tigers after spring game

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:00am

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Auburn football has added a new commitment to its 2027 recruiting class, as four-star tight end George Lamons Jr. announced he will be joining the Tigers' program following the team's A-Day spring game. Lamons had previously been committed to Texas A&M before decommitting.

Why it matters

Securing commitments from top high school prospects is crucial for Auburn as they look to rebuild their roster and compete in the SEC. Landing a four-star talent like Lamons at a key position like tight end is an important recruiting win for the Tigers.

The details

George Lamons Jr., a highly-touted tight end prospect, announced his commitment to Auburn's football program on the same day as the team's annual A-Day spring game. Lamons had previously been committed to Texas A&M but decommitted from the Aggies before choosing to join the Tigers.

  • Lamons announced his commitment on April 19, 2026, following Auburn's A-Day spring game.

The players

George Lamons Jr.

A four-star tight end prospect who has committed to play for the Auburn Tigers in 2027.

Alex Golesh

The head coach of the Auburn football program, who secured Lamons' commitment.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be a part of the Auburn family and can't wait to get to work with Coach Golesh and the rest of the team.”

— George Lamons Jr.

What’s next

Lamons will now focus on his senior season of high school football before enrolling at Auburn in 2027.

The takeaway

Auburn's ability to land a top-tier tight end prospect like Lamons is a promising sign for the program's recruiting efforts as they look to build a competitive roster for the future.