New RPM Prediction: Georgia OT to the Auburn Tigers
Auburn seemed to knock it out of the park with several of its visitors over Georgia weekend. With one visitor, in particular, the Tigers really made a lasting impression–and they were in good shape going into the weekend. I have joined Auburn Live’s Jeffrey Lee with an RPM prediction to Auburn for Favour Edwin, a 3-star offensive tackle from McDonough (Ga.) Eagles Landing Christian.
Edwin, a 6-foot-8 290 pound offensive tackle, impressed coaches at Auburn during his official visit. Edwin had glowing reviews. As of right now, it seems the main threat to Auburn is Clemson, who Edwin will officially visit in November.
According to our intel, Auburn is the team to beat and is in a great position as he plans to take a break from visits in October.
‘They love the team’
The Auburn fans may have been the standout factor for Edwin over the weekend.
“The fans, the atmosphere,” Edwin said. “They love the team, that is all you need. 90,000 every week, what else do you need? That is all you need. They have a good culture, good support staff.”
The game was his favorite part of the trip, by far.
“Oh yeah, definitely the game in general, I mean they played Georgia, the No. 1 team in the nation,” Edwin said. “They almost beat them, so I think that is good. It just shows the growth of the team and everything.”
Hugh Freeze and Jake Thornton showed Edwin what he would be capable of under their guidance at Auburn.
“They are amazing, they showed me the blueprint of how they develop guys and put guys in the league,” Edwin said. “I think for me that is good. Coach Freeze, he has had Laremy Tunsil at left tackle, and others like that. Just seeing what they could do for me is huge for sure.”
Edwin knows that Auburn has to work with transfers on the offensive line for now, but he sees a plan for him if he were to choose the Tigers.
“Oh yeah, definitely,” Edwin said. “They’re playing a lot of transfers this year and probably will next year, but it just shows you that they need someone like me that can come in 2-3 years and be a player for them and everything.”
Edwin was blown away by the experience as a whole.
“Auburn is up there,” Edwin said. “It’s everything in one. Auburn is up there, I mean look around, it is amazing. What else could you ask for? The family atmosphere around the campus is just everything you want. I think that is amazing for sure.”
Who else is in the mix?
“Right now, I am looking at Clemson, and I will be there for an official visit,” Edwin said. “I’m going to decide after the Clemson official visit. Whenever I go, I think November 10-12, so I think I might decide after that. Right now it is up there. Clemson, Auburn are up there for me.”
The Tide are also working to stay in the mix.
“Alabama is up there, too, it is a great program so it is going to be up there for everybody,” Edwin said.
Edwin may not take many visits in the month of October.
“I have to look at my schedule,” Edwin said. May take the month of October off because I have traveled a lot this month. I just want to focus on my schoolwork and getting better. I haven’t been to my trainer in two weeks, I just want to get back and focus on the team.”
Of course, if Auburn has a home game, Edwin says he will have a hard time staying away.
“Oh definitely I will be back,” Edwin said. “I’m going to go to the Iron Bowl, I might be back for all the home games–Yeah, it’s amazing out there. It’s something you love to see. I will be back for sure.”
Close with Colton Hood
Auburn freshman defensive back Colton Hood came from Edwin’s school, but he meant much more to Edwin than just being a classmate and teammate.
“That’s my boy, he got me playing football,” Edwin said. “When I saw him, he was like a big brother to me. He’s just one of those guys you just love to be around. He was a leader on the team and you can see he has a bright future here for sure.”
What does having Hood’s presence at Auburn do for the Tigers’ chances?
“It does a lot, when I come in December, when I’m going through anything, I’ll have someone I can fall back to because I have known him from high school and he will be there for me. He has been telling me how great of a place it is. Since I got the offer he has been wanting me to come over. Colton ain’t going to lie to me because we are really close. We are really close outside from the football aspect.”
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