Offensive lineman Aubrey Phillips nearly chose Auburn on National Signing Day in February, instead choosing Florida State. As it turns out, he's coming to the Plains after all.

Phillips said he plans to enroll at Auburn after being given his unconditional release from Florida State last week, according to the Tigers' three major recruiting Web sites, AuburnSports.com, Inside the Auburn Tigers and AuburnUndercover.com.

The 6-foot-6, 326-pound tackle told the Web sites that Florida State "mistreated" him. He reportedly showed up in Tallahassee on June 21 at 340 pounds but lost 15 in the following month. Still, Phillips claims Seminoles offensive line coach Rick Trickett repeatedly told him he was out of shape and that it was a mistake to sign him.

Per NCAA transfer rules, Phillips would need to sit out for a year after switching schools, but he said he plans to file a waiver with the NCAA asking for immediate eligibility. He hopes the recent sanctions handed down against Florida State will help his cause.

A four-star recruit out of Olive Branch, Miss., the same high school as incoming freshman safety Daren Bates and 2010 commit Shon Coleman, Phillips would provide depth at a position of need for the Tigers. Auburn had eight scholarship linemen in the spring, with none remaining on the roster from its 2008 class. Andre Harris and John Sullen are the only two incoming freshmen this August.

Phillips would count against Auburn's 2009 class.