LSU Football Commit, No. 1 Cornerback in America Visiting SEC Program This Week
Top-Rated Recruit to Visit Auburn Amid Transfer Speculation
Five-Star Cornerback Emery Jones Heading to Plains as Tigers Push to Secure Commitment
BATON ROUGE, La. - LSU football commit and the No. 1 cornerback in the nation, Emery Jones, is reportedly visiting Auburn University this week, sparking speculation that the five-star recruit could be considering a transfer.
Jones, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound cornerback from Phenix City, Alabama, committed to LSU in June 2022. However, he has yet to sign a binding letter of intent, which allows him to visit other schools.
Auburn, a Southeastern Conference (SEC) rival of LSU, has reportedly been pursuing Jones in recent weeks. The Tigers are in need of a cornerback after losing starting cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett to the NFL Draft.
LSU is confident that Jones will remain committed to the Tigers, but the visit to Auburn adds another layer of intrigue to the recruitment of one of the top players in the 2023 class.
Emery Jones' Visit to Auburn: What to Watch For
Here are some key things to watch for during Emery Jones' visit to Auburn:
- Does Jones meet with Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts?
- Does Jones tour the Auburn campus and football facilities?
- Do any other LSU commits or players visit Auburn with Jones?
If Jones does meet with Freeze and Roberts, it would be a significant development. It would indicate that Auburn is serious about trying to flip Jones' commitment from LSU.
A tour of the Auburn campus and football facilities would also be a positive sign for the Tigers. Jones would get a firsthand look at what Auburn has to offer, both on and off the field.
LSU's Chances of Keeping Jones
Despite the visit to Auburn, LSU is still considered the favorite to land Jones. The Tigers have a strong relationship with Jones and his family, and they have been recruiting him for several years.
However, Auburn's pursuit of Jones is a reminder that nothing is certain in recruiting until a player signs a binding letter of intent.
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