Big news on the recruiting trail: 4-star EDGE Jaquez Wilkes is now trending toward Auburn, according to a prediction from On3’s Jeffrey Lee. The buzz around Wilkes has been steadily growing, and this latest projection adds serious fuel to the fire for Tigers fans hoping to see him suit up in orange and blue.
Wilkes, a high-motor pass rusher with great length and explosiveness off the edge, has been on the radar of several top programs. His ability to disrupt plays in the backfield and his raw athleticism make him a prized prospect in the 2025 class. Auburn’s defensive scheme under Coach Hugh Freeze could be a perfect fit to unleash his potential.
If this prediction holds, it would be a massive get for Auburn and a testament to the program’s momentum on the recruiting front. Wilkes would join an already impressive haul that’s shaping up to be one of the Tigers’ best in recent years.
What do you think—would Wilkes be an instant-impact player on the Plains? Who does his game remind you of?
