Auburn cornerback commit flips to Georgia
The Georgia Bulldogs have flipped three-star cornerback Nash Johnson III from the Auburn Tigers, just days before they play.
The Georgia Bulldogs have secured a significant victory in the ongoing battle with Auburn, as their third-ranked cornerback, Nash Johnson II, has decided to commit to the Bulldogs instead. This development came as a shock to Auburn, who had held onto the Powder Springs, Georgia native since May 2026. Despite being the No. 59 cornerback in the Rivals ranking and the No. 65 player from Georgia, Johnson's decision to leave Auburn marks the fifth decommitment from the Tigers under head coach Alex Golesh.
While the loss is undoubtedly a blow for Auburn, the 2027 recruiting class remains strong, particularly at the cornerback position. The Tigers have secured two four-star commitments in Chance Gilbert and Aidyn Wiggins, with Gilbert being ranked as the No. 62 overall player by Rivals. The Tigers' class is currently ranked 12th in the country and 6th within the SEC.
This turn of events highlights the intense competition in the recruiting landscape, as Georgia's aggressive recruitment tactics have once again proven successful.
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