Auburn grabbed its eighth commitment for 2010 when Decatur, Ga., cornerback Jonathan Mincy announced his intention to play for the Tigers late Monday night.

The news was reported by AuburnSports.com, Inside the Auburn Tigers and AuburnUndercover.com.

The 5-foot-10, 175-pound cornerback from Southwest Dekalb High is ranked as a three-star recruit by both Rivals and Scout. Rivals has him as the 25th ranked cornerback nationally. Scout ranks him 40th.

Mincy chose Auburn over offers from LSU, Miami, North Carolina and Tennessee, among others.

He is the first defensive back to commit to the Tigers in 2010.