Auburn gets commitment from pair of 2026 blue chips on defense

Auburn landed commitments Saturday from two four-star prospects from Alabama in the Class of 2026.

Prized 4-star linebacker commits to Auburn over Ohio State

Linebacker Shadarius Toodle

Linebacker Shadarius Toodle, from Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and edge Hezekiah Harris, from Jemison High School in Huntsville, announced their commitment while attending Big Cat Weekend, Auburn’s annual recruiting event.

Toodle is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 5 linebacker and the No. 67 player in the class overall.

2026 4-star EDGE Hezekiah Harris updates his recruitment with visits to LSU and Auburn on the horizon - On3

Edge Hezekiah Harris

Harris is the No. 4 edge rusher and No. 30 overall. “It’s just the atmosphere,” Toodle told Auburn Undercover about his decision to commit to Auburn. “I loved it every time I came up here. I’ve been up here like four times. My family loves it. Got to talk with Coach (Hugh) Freeze, got to talk with the staff and they just made me feel at home.

” He continued: “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”