Auburn Locks Eyes on 5-Star Prize as Cederian Morgan Nears Decision
Auburn, Alabama — The race is entering its final stretch, and one of college football’s brightest young stars is closing in on the finish line. Cederian Morgan, the electrifying 5-star wide receiver out of DeSoto High School in Texas, is preparing to embark on a whirlwind tour of official visits, with a decision date looming just weeks away. Auburn, long considered one of the frontrunners, is making its final, emphatic push to secure the game-breaking talent.
At 6-foot-2 and a sculpted 190 pounds, Morgan has become a living highlight reel, blending raw speed with magnetic hands and a rare ability to stretch defenses vertically. His senior season saw him rack up over 1,400 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns, numbers that forced powerhouse programs from coast to coast to circle his name in bold ink.
Sources close to Morgan confirmed this week that he has narrowed his list to five: Auburn, Georgia, Texas, LSU, and Florida State. But whispers around Auburn’s facility suggest that the Tigers have built a connection deeper than just X’s and O’s.
“He’s a program-changer,” one Auburn staffer said under condition of anonymity. “You don’t just recruit Cederian — you show him you can build an offense around him.”
Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has personally taken the lead in Morgan’s recruitment, flying out twice this spring to visit DeSoto, a move that did not go unnoticed by Morgan and his family. Sources say the Tigers’ new-look offense, centered around creativity and vertical attacks, is a major selling point. Freeze’s vision for Morgan? To step in as a Day 1 weapon — not just a player, but a brand in the making.
Morgan, a quiet but intensely competitive figure, has kept his cards close to the chest. His social media teases — cryptic emojis, brief videos of training sessions — have only added fuel to the rumor mill. Yet in conversations with those close to him, it’s clear: he’s looking not just for a flashy offense, but a culture that feels like family.
“He’s not going to be dazzled by stadium lights alone,” said one family friend. “He’s looking for somewhere that believes in him, not just what he can do for them.”
Morgan is expected to visit Auburn first in early May, followed by stops at Georgia and Texas. LSU and Florida State will round out the tour. While no official commitment date has been announced, multiple sources indicate that Morgan is targeting mid-June to make his pledge, ensuring he can spend the summer fully focused on preparing for his final high school season.
For Auburn fans, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In a recruitment cycle where perception and momentum are king, landing a blue-chip receiver like Morgan would send a seismic message: Auburn is back, and it’s hunting trophies.
As the days tick down and the visits begin, all eyes turn to the dynamic 5-star out of Texas. Wherever Cederian Morgan chooses to call home, one thing is certain — college football’s next great highlight machine is about to pick up a new set of colors.
And Auburn’s coaches are betting everything that those colors will be orange and blue.
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