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J’Marion Burnette, 4-star 2024 RB out of Alabama, announces SEC commitment
By Andrew Olson
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J’Marion Burnette is staying in his home state to play college football. The blue-chip running back out of Andalusia (Alabama) is headed to The Plains.
Burnette announced Friday that he has committed to play for Auburn.
WAR DAMN EAGLE?… pic.twitter.com/JMig2Q3dXJ
— J’Marion ‘‘Phat’’ Burnette (@JMarionBurnette) March 24, 2023
Burnette is listed at 6-1, 225 pounds. On the 247Sports composite rankings, Burnette is rated 4-stars, the No. 8 recruit in the state of Alabama, No. 10 running back and No. 158 prospect overall nationally in the 2024 recruiting class. Burnette has picked up 23 scholarship offers during his recruitment.
In November, Burnette included Auburn in his top 10 teams, along with Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida State, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State and Texas.
With Burnette on board, Auburn now has 4 commitments for the 2024 class, the first full cycle for Hugh Freeze and his staff. AU fans can get a preview of Burnette by checking out his highlights in the YouTube video below:
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