Previewing decision day for Class of 2025 4-star OLB Jakaleb Faulk

Class of 2025 four-star outside linebacker Jakaleb “JJ” Faulk is set to announce his commitment on Monday, Aug. 21.

Faulk, who attends Highland Home (Ala.), will commit to one of the two in-state SEC schools. He previously had named a top five of Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Florida and Clemson.

“But it’s down to Alabama and Auburn,” Faulk told Auburn Live. “I was looking at all five, but I decided it’s really down to Auburn and Alabama. That’s what I summed it up to.”

Faulk has reasons for having both the Tigers and Tide as his finalists.

“With Alabama, you can’t go wrong with Alabama,” he said. “It’s a great program. I have great talks with Coach (Robert) Bala, the new linebackers coach. And Alabama, it’s just a great place overall.

“Auburn, I love what Coach (Hugh) Freeze is doing. Coach (Josh) Aldridge has been like a big brother to me. He calls me and talks to me for a good 10 minutes. There are great people at Auburn and it has a great environment. I love it there.”

Faulk set for Monday night decision

It doesn’t hurt the Tigers’ chances that Faulk’s older brother, Keldric, is a freshman defensive lineman at Auburn. However, the younger Faulk said it won’t factor into his decision.

“(Keldric at Auburn) really doesn’t have a big role in my decision,” he said. “He tells me all the time that I should just follow my heart and go where I feel the most comfortable.”

Faulk has visited Auburn several times this calendar year, including July 31 for the Tigers’ Big Cat recruiting event. He’s also visited Alabama at least twice since March.

Auburn currently holds a commanding lead in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine (RPM. The Tigers are on top with an 84 percent chance to land him, thanks in large part to a prediction from Auburn Live’s Cole Pinkston.

Faulk, who is listed at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, is ranked the No. 151 overall recruit in the 2025 On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also ranks the No. 14 edge in the class and No. 11 overall recruit in Alabama.

Faulk’s announcement is set for 6 p.m. CT. He’ll make his decision during a ceremony at the Highland Home High School gymnasium. Auburn Live will be in attendance for Faulk’s big announcement and provide live coverage.

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