Auburn has greatly improved its haul at Big Cat Weekend for the Class of 2026 after earning a commitment from four-star linebacker, JaMichael Garrett, on Saturday. Before that, Auburn already got a commitment from the four-star edge, Hezekiah Harris, and four-star linebacker, Shadarius Toodle. Hence, it seems like Auburn will get five prospects pledged in 2026. 

Despite LSU making a strong push for the four-star prospect, he chose Auburn over LSU, which left fans shocked. The linebacker, in response, said, “I know where home is for me”. Moreover, Garrett said “It’s a weight off my shoulders. I don’t have to worry about other colleges texting my phone because I’m locked in with Auburn, “, expressing his glorious feeling after commitment. Now, let me tell you a lot more about this talented linebacker.

How the journey began

Born in Gulf Shores, AL, Garrett attended Gulf Shores High School and his football journey also started from that place. Garrett’s dedication and perseverance have paid off, as he is now rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 119 overall player and the No. 11 linebacker in the Class of 2026. Along with that, they tabbed him as the No. 7 player in the state. Moreover, he is recognized for his humble nature and team spirit. However, the family support and contribution of this stellar performer are not known because no information is publicly available regarding Garrett’s family. 

What’s the most interesting fact is when JaMichael committed to Auburn, he had 24 more offers at that time, including LSU. However, he became the third commitment for Tigers and strengthened their recruitment for the 2026 class. Additionally, he was recruited by Josh Aldridge and S D.J. Durkin. “It was great. It was nice being one-on-one with Coach (DJ) Durkin and Coach (Josh) Aldridge, nice environment,” Garrett continued, expressing the reason for choosing Auburn. Let’s have a look at the future of the 4-star athlete with the Tigers. 

Garrett’s future journey with Auburn

Due to his size and caliber, Garrett is considered a perfect fit for Auburn as a talented LB with 6-2, 205-pound features. On a recent note, besides Garrett there are more 4-stars committed to Auburn like wide receiver Denairius Gray (No. 261), OL Kail Ellis (No. 268), and so on. It seems like Auburn has the no.1 class in the country for the upcoming game. The 4-star LB is currently dedicating himself to preparing for the Tigers’ success and brightening his future with the team, for more updates stay tuned with us.