WATCH: What Auburn is getting in 4-star QB Walker White
Auburn on Friday scored arguably the biggest recruiting win since Hugh Freeze was hired on Nov. 28 when 4-star Little Rock Christian (Ark.) quarterback Walker White picked the Tigers over Clemson.
White is Auburn’s No. 1 quarterback target in the 2024 class and arguably the program’s top target regardless of position. Listed at 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, White is the No. 13 quarterback in the country for the On3 Consensus. He checks in as the No. 1 recruit in the state of Arkansas and is No. 165 nationally.
In the video below, Auburn Live’s Keith Niebuhr and Cole Pinkston tell you what this commitment means for Auburn and what the Tigers are getting in White.
Freeze visited White’s school on the first day of the recruiting contact period in January and White visited the Tigers the following week on Jan. 16.
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White gave that trip a “10” as he seemed to click with Freeze and offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery. With Freeze in particular, the bond goes beyond the football field. That’s because to White, faith is a big part of his life — and with his college choice.
“He just really expressed that he wasn’t going to hide that he was a Christ follower,” White said. “That’s something we share in common. It’s really special to me. I’d be around a like-minded head coach with the same values as me. That was very cool to hear. And to know he was very, very genuine.”
After that visit to Auburn, Freeze and his staff kept up its communication with White.
“I talk to (Freeze) pretty often,” White said Monday. “He stays in close contact, and (offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery) as well, along with Coach Jesse Stone. He’s an offensive analyst there who works with the QBs. They all stay pretty consistent.”
Here’s a snapshot of Pinkston’s commitment breakdown:
- White’s pocket presence is advanced at his current stage. He has the confidence to hold the ball and work around in the pocket as long as needs to. He won’t be afforded that opportunity as often on the next level, but it’s a strong quality to build around.
- White is not looking to pull down and run, he’d rather stay active in the pocket and read his progressions. However, he’s got some wheels. He appears to handle the zone read and RPO type plays well. When he gets in open field, he is fast enough to make a big play.
You can read his full comments HERE.
