In just seven days, the 2021 recruiting cycle will officially come to an end. A cycle that started with such promise for the Tigers, collapsed, seemed poised to rebound and then morphed into a transition year. It will undoubtedly be one of the lowest ranked classes in the modern era of recruiting for the Tigers. Under Gus Malzahn entering a ninth season, that would have been devastating. Under Bryan Harsin entering his first season, it’s an understandable and necessary evil.
The goal next for Auburn’s new coaching staff is to close on a handful of remaining top targets.