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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Florida State Hands Auburn Second Recruiting Loss of the Day
Florida State Hands Auburn Second Recruiting Loss of the Day originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Auburn Tigers continued to be out-recruited by the Florida State Seminoles on Monday. After Florida State flipped longtime Auburn commit Devin Carter, the Seminoles took another recruit from the Tigers. On Sunday, Auburn lost linebacker commit Shadarius Toodle after he flipped to the Georgia Bulldogs. Advertisement On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that four-star tight end Xavier Tiller picked Florida State over Auburn and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Tiller is listed at 6-foot-5, 215 pounds and is a native of Fairburn, Georgia. He attends Langston Hughes High School. Tiller also held offers from the likes of the Georgia Bulldogs, Louisville Cardinals, USC Trojans, Texas A&M Aggies, Ohio State Buckeyes, and others. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh McLelland-Imagn Images Tiller is the No. 11 tight end in the 2026 class via the On3 Industry Rankings. The On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine had him tabbed to commit to Auburn, giving the Tigers a 90.9% chance to land Tiller. Advertisement However, Florida State swooped in and took Tiller away from the Tigers despite it giving them a 2.2% chance. Both Auburn and Florida State had Tiller in town for an official visit, with the Tigers seeing him on June 6. The Seminoles had the more recent visit, however, with Tiller in Tallahassee on June 13. After losing Carter, Toodle, and missing on Tiller, Auburn's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 61 on On3 Sports. Luckily, the Tigers are still pursuing top talent from the 2026 class. Auburn was named a finalist for five-star safety Jireh Edwards. Auburn opens the 2025 season against the Baylor Bears on August 30. Related: ESPN's FPI Reveals Auburn's Chances to Make College Football Playoff This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Texas A&M commit, 2026 4-star TE has committed to Florida State
Texas A&M's immense success on the recruiting trail this summer has been something to behold, as coach Mike Elko and his staff have already landed 19 commits, including five last week that included five-stars Brandon Arrington (CB) and Tristian Givens (edge) on Thursday and Saturday. However, one of the program's early 2026 commits, four-star tight end Xavier Tiller, decommitted from the Aggies in early February and has reportedly found a new home just four months later, as the Georgia native has committed to Florida State after taking an official visit with the Seminoles on June 13. After decommitting from the Aggies, Tiller received offers from Wisconsin, Alabama, Arizona, Vanderbilt, and several other major programs. Losing Tiller hurt the Aggies' future tight end rotation. Still, it wasn't detrimental, knowing that the transfer portal will continue to feature veteran tight ends that fit OC Collin Klein's system. On the field, Tiller is one of the better receiving tight ends, thanks to his basketball background, and was one of current Ohio State QB Air Noland's top receiving options at Langston Hughes High School. During his 2023 sophomore season, Tiller hauled in 25 receptions for 352 yards and seven touchdowns. Tiller could shoot up the Florida State depth chart by his senior season, and will likely rise in the recruiting rankings by the end of his senior year. According to 247Sports, Tiller is currently positioned as the 154th-ranked prospect, the 9th-ranked tight end, and the 14th-ranked prospect in Georgia. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Alabama among finalists for 2026 4-star tight end, former SEC commit
Alabama among finalists for 2026 4-star tight end, former SEC commit Announced on Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide were one-of-three programs mentioned as finalists for 2026 tight end prospect Xavier Tiller. In addition to the Crimson Tide, the Auburn Tigers and Florida State Seminoles are also among the finalists for Tiller. Tiller has also set official visits to all three finalists, with Alabama's set to take place May 30. According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Tiller is considered as the nation's No. 206 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 10 tight end. A four-star prospect, Tiller is also ranked as the No. 25 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Langston Hughes High School. Tiller is also a former Texas A&M commit, as the tight end was previously committed to the Aggies from Nov. 2024 through Feb. 2025. Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently has five players committed. Of those five, none are tight ends. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alabama among finalists for 2026 4-star tight end, former SEC commit
Announced on Friday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide were one-of-three programs mentioned as finalists for 2026 tight end prospect Xavier Tiller. In addition to the Crimson Tide, the Auburn Tigers and Florida State Seminoles are also among the finalists for Tiller. Tiller has also set official visits to all three finalists, with Alabama's set to take place May 30. Advertisement According to the 247Sports Composite recruiting rankings, Tiller is considered as the nation's No. 206 overall player in the 2026 class, as well as the No. 10 tight end. A four-star prospect, Tiller is also ranked as the No. 25 player in the state of Georgia where he attends Langston Hughes High School. Tiller is also a former Texas A&M commit, as the tight end was previously committed to the Aggies from Nov. 2024 through Feb. 2025. Alabama's 2026 recruiting class currently has five players committed. Of those five, none are tight ends. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football among finalists for 2026 tight end Xavier Tiller
Herald Sun
13-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Herald Sun
No way! What 75pc of Aussies don't want in their home
It's the one thing that a vast majority of Aussies just won't do when it comes to their home. Picture: Sam Ruttyn It's the one thing that a vast majority of Aussies just won't do when it comes to their home and it's sure to upset the family. A new study has revealed what is really taboo to Australian homeowners' today in our rough and tumble housing market. According to LJ Hooker's third annual survey on homebuyer behaviour and attitudes – How Australian Families Are Rethinking the Family Home – only one in four Australians are open to living with their in-laws. And of that lowly 25 per cent, more than half (50 per cent) have revealed that if they were to do so, ideally they would want a self-contained space for their in-laws such as a separate granny flat. MORE: Bizarre feature of Hemsworth's $50m Byron Bay home Multi-generational living – no thanks. Picture: Brett Hartwig. Picture:Brett Hartwig It is further evidence of the freshly evolving trend for Aussies in regard to their homes, the desire for personal space and for their property to be divided into different spaces for different purposes. LJ Hooker Group Head of Research, Mathew Tiller, said that the study illustrated that 'while family dynamics have shifted in recent years, the desire for space and independence remain as important as ever'. 'Multi-generational living comes with plenty of benefits — not just financial — but it has to be a workable model,' Mr Tiller said. 'That's why granny flats and separate homes on the same block are so popular. They let people enjoy the upsides of living together — like connection and support — while still having their own space. 'Parents also see the value in kids having their own bedroom — even if it might be cheaper to have them share.' MORE: Trashed '****hole': wild home sale sparks controversy A 7-bedroom home with panoramic views that's designed for multi-generational living. Outdoor areas include a covered barbecue area with electronic louvres, a heated pool and another space geared for outoor movie nights. That was borne out in another revealing finding from the study. That is: + shared bedrooms for children are a deal-breaker for many parents, with 60 per cent saying they would not consider a home where siblings would have to share a room. And: + Parental support extends well into adulthood, however, 42 per of parents expect their children to pay rent after turning 18. With most parents expecting their children to move out around age 28. As a result of Aussies' home preferences multi-generational living remains uncommon in Australia and that is unlikely to change any time soon – despite astronomical property prices sparking the conversation. However finances might mean, that many families won't simply have a choice. 'Housing dynamics have shifted in recent years, leading more families to live with their in-laws or adult children staying at home longer,' Mr Tiller said. MORE: What homes will be worth in each suburb by 2030 Granny flats are a fall back. 'Housing affordability challenges are undoubtedly influencing these decisions. Many families depend on dual incomes to manage their mortgage, and having in-laws live with them can be beneficial for all, including providing childcare. 'Interestingly, not everyone thinks adult children should pay rent to live in the family home. Some parents recognise how hard it can be to get a foothold on the property ladder and see this as a way of supporting their kids.' What Aussies want in a home varies wildly due to age, according to the study: + Younger Australians value formal living and dining spaces more than older generations, with 69 per cent of Gen Z considering them relevant compared to 37 per cent per centof Baby Boomers. The kids can stay until they are 28. Picture: Jonathan Ng And: + A quiet, peaceful atmosphere is the most important factor in choosing a community, with 52 per cent of families prioritising the importance of a school zone when buying a home. 'Younger buyers are often choosing smaller homes, so they see more value in having space to entertain,' Mr Tiller said. 'Older generations have often lived in homes with formal areas that weren't always fully used. 'Ultimately, most Australians just want a home that's peaceful, safe, and somewhere they can truly relax. 'We need to build more homes of all types to meet the diverse needs of our growing population. We need more people living near the services they rely on and the amenities they want to enjoy, increasing liveability and reducing transport strain.'
