In-state defensive back Ja'Kobi Albert commits to Auburn
Auburn’s recruiting momentum continues.
Ja’Kobi Albert, a defensive back from Fairfield, Ala., on Wednesday announced his commitment to Auburn.
Albert chose Auburn over his other two finalists, Michigan and Maryland.
“I just feel like Auburn is where I need to be,” Albert said. “It has that home-feeling for me. That was a big part, as well as the coaches and football environment … the fans really stand out to me.”
So does Derek Mason. Auburn’s defensive coordinator/safeties coach played an integral part in Albert’s decision.
“Coach Mason is one-of-a-kind,” Albert said. “I really like Coach Mason. He keeps it real, and I feel like that will help me grow as a young man into an adult.”
Making The Decision
Albert’s familiarity with Auburn also was a factor. He took an official visit in June and returned in July for an unofficial visit to Big Cat, Auburn’s annual recruiting event.
Albert knew before the second visit that Auburn would be his choice.
“My parents and I talked about (committing) after my official visit (in June),” Albert said. “But we still had to visit Michigan. At the time, Michigan was just going to be a school I went to check out, but they really surprised me. I really enjoyed myself and learned a lot.
“After the Michigan visit, I knew it would be either Auburn or Michigan. And for me, it was just about the home feeling Auburn gave me that said, ‘this is the one’.”
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Albert informed Auburn of his decision in early July, but elected to wait until his 17th birthday (Wednesday) to announce it.
AU Commit List Continues To Grow
Albert, who is six-feet tall and 175 pounds, is the ninth commitment in Auburn’s 2022 class and seventh in the past month.
Kicker Alex McPherson got the momentum rolling for Auburn when he committed on July 6. The Tigers since have received commitments from tight end Micah Riley-Ducker (July 7), safety Caleb Wooden (July 8), wide receiver Jay Fair (July 20), running back Damari Alston (July 25) and defensive lineman Caden Story (Aug. 1).
Linebacker Powell Gordon and quarterback Holden Geriner both committed to Auburn in February.
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