South Carolina tight end recruit chooses Auburn over several big-time offers
By SDS Staff
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It’s early, but Auburn’s 2019 class has not 1, but 2 tight ends now.
A couple weeks after Jake Fromm’s younger brother, Tyler Fromm, gave the Tigers his verbal pledge, Auburn got a commitment from another 2019 tight end.
On Friday, the Tigers got a verbal commitment from 3-star South Carolina tight end Luke Deal.
I'd like to say thank you to my friends, family, and everyone who's impacted me so far in my life. Most importantly, I want to thank God for everything that he has blessed me with and will continue to bless me with. I'm committing to Auburn University!! ?? #WarEagle
— Luke Deal (@lukedeal86) May 25, 2018
According to the 247sports composite, Deal is rated the No. 18 tight end and the No. 4 recruit in South Carolina in the 2019 class. But 247sports ranked Deal a 4-star recruit and the No. 9 tight end in the class.
He has offers from the likes of Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State, USC and others. He took official visits this spring to Auburn, Michigan, NC State, Notre Dame and Ohio State.
The 6-5, 237-pound 2019 recruit gave Auburn 8 verbal pledges for its 2019 class. Auburn is ranked No. 9 in the SEC and No. 20 overall in 247sports’ 2019 class rankings.
Here’s Deal’s junior year highlight video:
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