Auburn got a commitment Saturday from an unlikely place when Angelo Blackson, a defensive lineman from Bear, Del., said he'll sign with the Tigers next February.The 6-foot-5, 289-pound Blackson is a sleeper defensive end but had drawn interest from plenty of major schools, with offers from Tennessee, Maryland, N.C. State and Pittsburgh. Southern Cal and Ohio State also expressed interest.
He made 56 tackles, with 11 tackles for a loss and seven sacks last year for Red Lion Christian Academy.
He made his initial visit to Auburn for A-Day, according to Rivals, making the trip with virtually no knowledge about the program.
Blackson's commitment brings Auburn's class up to five for 2011 after guard Spencer Region opened up his recruiting again earlier this week. Here's a look at the commitment list:
- Angelo Blackson, DL, 6-5, 289, Bear, Del. (Red Lion Christian Academy)
- Reese Dismukes, C, 6-3, 272, Spanish Fort, Ala. (Spanish Fort High)
- Izauea Lanier, DB, 6-1, 190, Gordo, Ala. (East Mississippi CC)
- Thomas O'Reilly, OL, 6-3, 315, Marietta, Ga. (Pope High)
- Anthony Swain, S, 6-3, 215, Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City High)
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This guy could very well be an exceptional player. Syracuse is said to be recruiting him for basketball!
Sen'Derrick Marks, anyone?
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