Auburn added another commitment today when Lincoln, Ala., athlete D.J. Howard announced his intention to sign with the Tigers in 2010. The news was first reported by Auburn's three major recruiting Web sites, AuburnSports.com, Inside the Auburn Tigers and AuburnUndercover.com.

The 6-foot, 195-pound Howard chose Auburn over offers from a host of schools in the Southeast, most prominently Arkansas, Clemson, Kentucky, Louisville and Mississippi State.

Howard is the Tigers' second commitment in the last three days, joining Banneker defensive back Demetruce McNeal.

Howard played running back and defensive back at Lincoln High. Rivals ranks him as a 3-star player. Scout has him at 1 star.

Here is Auburn's updated commit list for 2010 (all star rankings are by Rivals):

• Joel Bonomolo, DE, 6-3, 245, New Orleans, La.
• Shon Coleman, OL, 6-7, 275, Olive Branch, Miss. (3-star)
• Jessel Curry, LB, 6-2, 215, Buford, Ga.
• Jake Holland, LB, 6-1, 228, Pelham, Ala. (3-star)
• D.J. Howard, ATH, 6-0, 195, Lincoln, Ala. (3-star)
  
• Shaun Kitchens, ATH, 6-3, 211, College Park, Ga. (3-star)
• Demetruce McNeal, DB, 6-1, 180, College Park, Ga. (3-star)
  
• Jonathan Mincy, DB, 5-10, 175, Decatur, Ga. (3-star)
• Cody Parkey, PK, 6-2, 195, Jupiter, Fla.
• Jeremy Richardson, WR, 6-4, 220, Springville, Ala. (4-star)
• Jawara White, LB, 6-2, 220, Troy, Ala. (3-star)