Auburn football is surging for one of 2028's fastest-rising recruits
The No. 1 tight end from the 2028 recruiting cycle has the Auburn Tigers high on his radar early in his recruitment.
Auburn Tigers are making waves in the 2028 recruiting cycle, catching the attention of top offensive playmaker Kaleb Ballard, a four-star tight end from Wetumpka, Alabama. The Alabama native has quickly climbed the recruiting rankings, drawing interest from several SEC schools, including Auburn, Ole Miss, and Florida. In an interview with Rivals' Chad Simmons, Ballard expressed his preference for visiting schools within a six-hour drive, a factor that has led most of his visits to be to Southeast schools.
Auburn, located only 48 miles from Ballard's Wetumpka High School, is a perfect fit for the tight end, who is ranked No. 1 at his position and No. 2 among 2028 recruits from Alabama according to Rivals. With three of Alabama's top 10 recruits from the 2027 cycle committing to Auburn and three of the top 20 state recruits signing with Auburn during the 2026 cycle, the Tigers are determined to add Ballard to their 2028 recruiting haul.
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