Auburn Tigers Land 4-Star Defensive Lineman in Recruiting Battle

Donivan Moore chooses Auburn over Alabama, Ohio State, and other top programs

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Auburn Tigers have secured a major recruiting win, landing 4-star defensive lineman Donivan Moore for their 2027 class. Moore, a top-100 national prospect and the No. 1 recruit in Alabama, chose the Tigers over offers from powerhouse programs like Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, and more.

Why it matters

This commitment is a significant boost for the Auburn football program, as they were able to beat out several elite national programs for a blue-chip in-state recruit. Landing top talent like Moore is crucial for the Tigers to remain competitive in the SEC and nationally.

The details

A 6-foot-4, 280-pound defensive lineman from Hueytown, Alabama, Moore is ranked as the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 5 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class. As a sophomore, he recorded 58 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 7 sacks, and 2 interceptions returned for touchdowns. Auburn emerged as the leader for Moore after offering him last fall, and he officially committed on Thursday.

  • Moore announced his commitment on February 13, 2026.
  • He will take an official visit to Auburn on June 5, 2026.

The players

Donivan Moore

A 4-star defensive lineman from Hueytown, Alabama, ranked as the No. 52 overall prospect and No. 5 defensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class.

Alex Golesh

The head coach of the Auburn Tigers football program.

Vontrell King-Williams

The defensive line coach for the Auburn Tigers.

DJ Durkin

The defensive coordinator for the Auburn Tigers.

Alex Fagan

The director of player personnel for the Auburn Tigers.

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What they’re saying

“All glory to god, im staying home WAR DAMN EAGLE.”

— Donivan Moore (X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

Moore will take an official visit to Auburn's campus on June 5, 2026.

The takeaway

Auburn's ability to land a top-100 recruit like Donivan Moore, beating out powerhouse programs like Alabama and Ohio State, demonstrates the Tigers' continued strength in recruiting and their ability to keep elite in-state talent home.