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Auburn is bolstering its No. 1-ranked 2026 recruiting class, as high-three-safety Wayne Henry announced his commitment to the Tigers on Monday.
The Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) standout becomes the sixth commit in Auburn’s 2026 cycle already, and the first defensive back in the group. He joins four-star defensive end Hezekiah Harris, four-star linebacker Shadarius Toodle, four-star linebacker Jamichael Garrett, four-star wide receiver Denairius Gray and four-star offensive lineman Kail Ellis.
While there is still a long period of time remaining before he would sign his National Letter of Intent as a 2026 recruit, Henry felt like now was the perfect time for him to make a commitment decision. His relationship with Auburn’s staff and his belief in what head coach Hugh Freeze is building is why Henry felt compelled to pledge to the Tigers.
“Why I committed to Auburn is because of the culture and the environment,” Henry told Rivals. “It’s a winning culture, family, and a culture that’s going to work. Why I felt like committing now as a ’26, I feel like right now is the right time. It wasn’t too soon or too late, so I feel like, at this moment, it’s just the right time to commit.”
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Once he reaches campus, Henry will play under Freeze, defensive coordinator/linebackers coach DJ Durkin, co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Charles Kelly, cornerbacks coach Wesley McGriff and the other coaches.
Henry has grown closest with Kelly, who will be his position coach at Auburn.
“Coach Kelly, that’s my guy right there,” Henry said. “We talk a lot, so that’s the main one I’m really close with, Coach Kelly.”
It’s not just the coaching staff who Henry has a connection with, though. Two of Henry’s teammates at Saint Frances Academy, four-star cornerback Blake Woodby and…
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Author : Rivals
Publish date : 2024-08-05 22:01:31
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