Four-Star RB J'Marion Burnette decommits from Auburn

Four-star running back J’Marion Burnette of Andalusia (AL) High announced his decommitment from Auburn Thursday afternoon.

The 6-foot-1, 225 pounder had been committed to the Tigers since March.

Burnette sent a statement to On3 regarding his decommitment:

I would like to thank the coaching staff at Auburn for allowing me to have an opportunity to play football at the next level. I would especially like to thank Coach Caddy for these past 2 years recruiting me and sticking with me. As wonderful as Auburn is, it’s just not the place for me at this time. With that being said, I will be de-committing from Auburn University. Thank you. I love you all! War Eagle!

J’Marion Burnette Recruiting Profile 

Burnette ranks as the No. 258 player according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 20 running back and the No. 14 player in the state of Alabama.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $100K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.