Auburn Football: Nick Eason makes strong impression on 4-star DL

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Auburn football must land the top in-state prospects if the Tigers want to compete for a SEC title in the coming seasons. One of the top Alabama prospects for the 2023 class found his way to the Plains this past Friday and spoke highly of Nick Eason, Bryan Harsin and the new Auburn football coaching staff.

Kelby Collins is a 4-star defensive lineman out of Gardendale, AL and ranks as the #46 overall player and #10 DL in the class of 2023. Last season, Collins racked up 85 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, & 4 sacks for Gardendale High School. Collins was 2nd team All-Region and is already locked in for the 2023 Under Armour All-American…