AHSAA Playoffs 2023: Auburn football prospects to watch in round two of the postseason
Auburn Football is up to 18 commitments in the class of 2024 and six in 2025.
Now entering the second round of the 2023 AHSAA playoffs, several Auburn in-state recruits began their quest on a state title push. Here’s a list of the top Tiger prospects to watch in the playoffs and their opening round performances.
Malik Blocton, DL
Pike Road, 2024
Committed
In a round one victory against Homewood, Blocton, finished with six tackles, a sack and a pick-six for the Patriots only touchdown. The four-star prospect ended the regular season with eight sacks in a two-game span. The Patriots will host Spanish Fort for round two of the playoffs.
Alvin Henderson, RB
Elba, 2025
Uncommitted (Auburn Target)
Elba blasted Charter 70-8 to open the playoffs behind Henderson’s four-touchdown performance. The five-star finished with two punts returned for touchdowns, a kickoff returned for a touchdown and a receiving touchdown. His six carries for 165 yards displayed his elusive speed and footwork with his lone rushing score. Elba faces Millry in the next round.
Joseph Phillips, Ath
BT Washington, 2024
Committed
A captain on this Golden Eagles team, highly touted recruit Phillips does it all on offense and defense. In an opening round victory over American Christian, the Golden Eagles held American Christian to six points as Phillips finished with a fumble recovery.
Towns McGough, K
Auburn High, 2024
Uncommitted (Auburn Target)
Sporting the Auburn Tigers towel in a 27-17 playoff-opening win over Baker, McGough drilled two field goals from 46 and 52 yards to help secure the victory. Now with a rematch set up in the second round with Central-Phenix, he’s gonna play a huge role for his team.
Trent Seaborn, QB
Thompson, 2027
Uncommitted (Auburn Target)
The freshman sensation at the state’s top program continues to turn heads around the state. Seaborn completed 25-of-29 passes for 343 yards and three touchdowns in the first half against Florence in the playoffs. His one rushing score added on to his stellar night. Thompson will battle Vestavia in the second round.
All AHSAA Playoffs games are available online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network app, which is available via Smart TV apps for ROKU, Amazon Fire, Google TV and Apple TV.
Jerry Humphrey III is a sports writer for the Montgomery Advertiser who covers area high school sports, Auburn recruiting and Alabama State athletics. Follow him on Twitter @jerryhump3.
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