Though it’s far too soon to draw any flashy comparisons between Auburn’s new recruit, Deuce Knight, and the iconic Cam Newton, his arrival has already caused a significant shake-up in the quarterback room.
Knight’s commitment has injected renewed enthusiasm into the program and fanbase, who have grown frustrated with the turnover-prone performances of Payton Thorne and Hank Brown.
Despite the inconsistencies under head coach Hugh Freeze on the field, there’s no denying his recruitment prowess. Freeze has skillfully laid the groundwork for the future, and his recruitment of the “Freeze Four” wide receiver group made it almost inevitable that a highly-coveted quarterback like Knight would follow.
Knight’s positive energy is contagious, and he’s already set on bringing more elite talent to Auburn.
“I’m here now, Auburn family,” Knight said via Hayes Fawcett. “I’m coming after Naeem Offord, Andrew Babaloa, Andrew Babaloa,Ousmane Kromah, & CJ Wiley. I won’t stop until they all slide to AU! No more Freeze Warning—it’s Freezing on the Plains now.”
Auburn AD John Cohen recently voiced support for Freeze and urged patience with the ongoing rebuild. While in a results-driven environment, this backing may have seemed uncertain or even forced, the high-profile commitment of Knight, stolen from Notre Dame, shifts the narrative.
One thing is certain: in terms of recruitment magic, Freeze is Auburn’s own David Copperfield. Tigers fans can only sit back and watch as the magic unfolds.
