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Orlando Sentinel Auburn still had a big weekend for 2015 recruits, hosting several on official visits . . . After an eight-hour, 50-minute meeting on Saturday, the 46-person selection committee elected the maximum of eight new members . . . Defensive end Prince Tega Wanogho Jr. highlights the list of Auburn's visitors . . . He doesn't have an offer from the Tigers . . . National Signing Day is just five days away and there was plenty to discuss in the latest AL.com Recruiting Podcast . . . Johnson, a 4-star prospect according to 247Sports, now has a decision to make once he arrives at Auburn—where he's been committed since last April. Offense or defense? . . . Colbert's flexibility will present Auburn's coaches with as many options as they can draw up . . . Muschamp's scheme does have a key role for a nickel back in his defense, a position that requires some of the same skills as the Star, including an ability to play near the line of scrimmage . . . Auburn is preparing to make its final pitch to Key, as the 6-foot-5, 230-pounder is expected to take his official visit to the campus this weekend . . . What are AU's chances with some signing day surprises? . . . Talking Auburn football recruiting and Auburn basketball with Bruce Pearl. Also hear from 2016 prospect Jonah Williams . . . Wouldn't you know it, Muschamp, Auburn's new defensive coordinator, has his new team going head-to-head with his former team for a handful of state of Florida recruits that could save the Gators' class — or put Auburn's over the top . . . Greg McElroy predicts the SEC football athletes that will have a breakout season in 2015 . . . Muschamp getting fired at Florida, getting praised on his way out the door and getting hired at Auburn is a virtually unprecedented situation, and it's provided a unique twist to this recruiting season . . . His father, Gerald, played at Auburn in the 1980s and holds the school's career sack record, but the family connection to the Plains is not enough . . . Jones gives Muschamp a player to build around in the secondary . . . One of the top defensive tackles in the country, Montravius Adams was rated the No. 3 player at his position and has showed why his first two seasons at Auburn . . . How much does winning a national championship play into success on the recruiting trail? . . . Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer was expected to visit him tonight, but Davis has reportedly called it off . . . "We have new blood on the staff, new connections and I think that will help close out this class . . . In 13 career games, including two starts, Johnson is 57 of 78 (73 percent) for 858 yards, just two interceptions, nine touchdowns and an exceptional 198.58 passer rating . . . It is a slightly earlier start date for spring ball for Auburn than in years past . . . The 6-foot-8 athlete will take an official visit to Auburn this weekend . . .
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