Auburn football is in the top four for DL Valdin Sone
One of the nation's top defensive linemen is set to announce his commitment this week, and Auburn remains in the mix.
Valdin Sone, a four-star defensive lineman from Blue Ridge School in Dyke, Virginia, will announce his commitment this Friday, according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals. Three SEC schools remain in the mix, with Auburn being included. Hugh Freeze and the Tigers will battle SEC rivals Georgia and Florida, as well as Nebraska, for the right to earn the pledge from the Swedish-born defensive lineman.
The Tigers are in Sone's top four, but how high are they on his radar? Sone called Auburn a "top priority" during his official visit to the Plains in May, and told Cole Pinkston of Rivals (subscription required) that his relationship with defensive line coach Vontrell King-Williams, as well as Auburn's knack for playing young players on defense, stands out to him.
However, projections from On3 and Rivals indicate that the Tigers have work to do if they want to secure the services of the prime defensive lineman. Georgia is the favorite with a 95.6% chance to land Sone, with Florida, Nebraska, and Auburn next in line.
Sone is the No. 15 defensive lineman from the 2026 class according to Rivals' industry rating, and the No. 4 player from Virginia.
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