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Signing classes are hyped every February as the future of each SEC program, but how many of those classes made an impact in Year 1?
Let’s run through each SEC team’s 2024 recruiting haul to see how each performed in their debut. There were some massive hits, a few underwhelming efforts and quite a few impact players who’ve already transferred.
Each school will also receive a grade for its freshman class so far, though don’t expect many (if any) failing grades. These 2024 classes still have years to play out.
Grade: A+
Hits: Cam Coleman (WR),Demarcus Riddick (Edge), Malcolm Simmons (WR), Kaleb Harris (S), Malik Blocton (DT), Jay Crawford (CB)
Great Start: Amaris Williams (Edge), Kensley Louidor-Faustin (CB)
Watch For In 2025: Perry Thompson (WR)
Already Transferred: Walker White (QB), T.J. Lindsey (Edge)
No freshman class in the country produced better than Auburn’s. Despite dealing with an injury and up-and-down quarterback play, Coleman looked every bit a five star with 37 catches for 598 yards. Simmons, merely a top-150 recruit, chipped in 40 catches for 451 yards. Harris and Crawford were both True Freshman All-American level players (Crawford was instantly one of the best corners in the SEC). Riddick and Blocton both played heavy and effective snaps in their debuts.
There were few, if any, misses for Auburn in the 2024 cycle. It’s exactly the type of class Hugh Freeze needed.
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Author : Chris Hummer
Publish date : 2025-02-26 15:31:00
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