Auburn Lands Unranked TE Trae 'Tank' Proctor

Plantation, Florida native commits to Tigers football program

Feb. 18, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Trae "Tank" Proctor, an unranked tight end prospect from Plantation, Florida's American Heritage High School, committed to the Auburn Tigers football program in December. The 6'4", 240-pound recruit is expected to make waves in the SEC after flying under the radar during his high school career.

Why it matters

Proctor's commitment is a coup for the Auburn coaching staff, who were able to land an under-the-radar talent from the talent-rich state of Florida. As an unranked recruit, Proctor will look to prove the doubters wrong and make an immediate impact for the Tigers as they aim to compete in the highly competitive SEC.

The details

Proctor, who stands 6'4" and weighs 240 pounds, had flown under the radar for much of his high school career, but his combination of size, athleticism, and pass-catching ability caught the eye of the Auburn coaching staff. He officially committed to the Tigers in December, spurning offers from several other programs.

  • Proctor committed to Auburn in December 2025.

The players

Trae 'Tank' Proctor

An unranked tight end prospect from Plantation, Florida's American Heritage High School who committed to play for the Auburn Tigers football program.

Auburn Tigers

The football program at Auburn University, a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What’s next

Proctor will look to make an immediate impact for the Auburn Tigers as he competes for playing time at the tight end position during the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Auburn's ability to land an under-the-radar talent like Trae 'Tank' Proctor demonstrates the program's recruiting prowess and its commitment to identifying and developing overlooked prospects who can contribute at the highest level of college football.