High-profile commits to Alabama, Auburn are seemingly enjoying Florida

At this time of year, most recruits for the class of 2017 are still weighing their options.

After all, there is almost a full calendar year before they’ll have to make a college decision.

So while commitments are still firm for many of nation’s top recruits, visits to other campuses are enough to make fans uneasy.

This weekend, Florida is hosting a couple of highly touted prospects that are currently committed to Auburn and Alabama, respectively.

On Saturday, a couple of Tweets surfaced that are likely to make Crimson Tide and Tigers fans reason for concern, while also offering Gators fans hope.

First, we look at four-star safety Xavier McKinney, who is an Alabama commit that looks awfully happy in a Florida jersey:

#Alabama commit Xavier McKinney at #UF today pic.twitter.com/lvD2YBsMUD

— Blake Alderman (@Blake_Alderman) February 20, 2016

Next, we see a Tweet from Auburn’s five-star offensive tackle commitment Calvin Ashley:

https://twitter.com/whiteboii_Cali/status/701118567220166656

While there’s nothing here that says either is on the verge of changing their commitments, it’s also safe to say that Jim McElwain isn’t hurting his chances with them today.

Nick Cole

Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.