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Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn talks with head linesman Tripp Sutter in the second quarter of the 2017 Sugar Bowl against the Oklahoma Sooners at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Auburn Tigers

The Auburn Tigers had a good National Signing Day to remain in the top 10. The Tigers signed one five-star, 10 four-star, and 12 three-stars to hone in on some key areas of need. Overall, Auburn signed 11 players in the 247 Sports Top 300 and 16 players total to corral in a good group of recruits.

The Tigers signed five-star offensive tackle Calvin Ashley out of Washington D.C.. Auburn shows their reach goes beyond just the state of Alabama to strengthen their offensive line. Ashley rates as the 27th-best player in the nation, sixth best by position and first in D.C., according to 247 Sports.

The Tigers could also have a quarterback battle on its hands in the spring with the addition of quarterback Jarrett Stidham, out of McLennan Community College. Stidham started as a freshman at Baylor in 2015.

Defensively, the Tigers brought in inside linebacker Tadarian Moultry and weakside defensive end Markaviest Bryant as well. Moultry had nine tackles and a sack in this year’s annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, showing his knack for the football on defense.

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Bryant committed to Auburn over LSU and Georgia. Dubbed the name “Big Cat”, his instincts are very cat-like, as shown by his statistics. The senior defensive end recorded 102 tackles, 36.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks in his final season as a high school athlete. It also helps he’s the cousin of Auburn defensive lineman Montravious Adams as well.

The Tigers were a surprise in the SEC last season, going 5-3. They could be another sleeper to look out for in 2017 with such a good recruiting class on National Signing Day.

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