Omar Mabson, in-state RB, signs with Auburn
Three-star running back Omar Mabson from Auburn (Ala.) signed with Auburn on Wednesday, the final signing period of the 2025 cycle.
The Mabson File
Position: Running back
Height/Weight: 5-9 / 200 pounds
Key trait: Mabson has excellent vision in between the tackles. He’s got big play ability, but consistently rips off chunk plays even when there is very little running room.
On3 Industry Ranking: (87.05) No. 823 overall, No. 65 running back, No. 32 in Alabama
Commitment date: January 27, 2025
Chose Auburn over: Alabama, North Carolina, Vanderbilt
Time of enrollment: May
Notable: Mabson was expected to be a running back target for Auburn in the class of 2026. When he reclassified, the Tigers did not hesitate to make him a priority in their 2025 class. Mabson finished the season with 29 touchdowns at Auburn High School.
Breakdown
— Mabson is on the smaller side, but has a solid build at his overall size–5-foot-9 and 200 pounds. He has very good speed and better vision as a runner between the tackles.
— Mabson is tough to deal with as a runner between the tackles. He has excellent vision and cutting ability. He’s small and low to the ground which makes him difficult to find in tight spaces. He seems to use this to his advantage and runs with good contact balance in the box.
— Mabson has the ability to break off the big runs. His acceleration is probably better than his long-speed at the moment. His ability to stop and start is very strong while being an instinctive runner.
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— For Auburn, Mabson has the ability to eventually work his way into the top role, or at least at the top of the rotation. He probably does not qualify as a workhorse type of running back, but one who can get into a rhythm and break off strong runs consistently.
— Mabson’s best moments happened when he got north and south. He does not have the speed to outrun angles to the perimeter as much, but his acceleration when cutting upfield is very strong. He reminds me of Shaun Shivers in that way. Both backs seem to have more speed and control when getting north or down-hill. I think Mabson cuts better than Shivers.
Mabson is considered smaller, but for his frame, he is well-built at this stage–even with him reclassifying up a class as well. He can physically prepare for the SEC rather quickly. His skillset is advanced. Mabson is good at finding green grass, period. He could easily have a role in year one. His ability to find yards between the tackles is as good as anyone on roster. How long will it take to get acclimated? That remains to be seen, but I think it can be done quickly.
