Four-Star WR Marquez Daniel Drops Shocking Commitment Bombshell—Auburn Fans Left Reeling!
You know, when it comes to college football recruiting, the drama doesn’t stop — and this week’s news out of Tuskegee, Alabama, hits that sweet spot between heartbreak and hustle. Marquez Daniels, a four-star wideout with serious potential, just flipped the script on Auburn by pledging to Florida instead. Yeah, Auburn had him in the final running, but Daniels’ official visit to the Gators sealed the deal — largely thanks to a standout connection with their wide receiver coach, Billy Gonzalez, who really took him under his wing. The Tigers, meanwhile, are left retooling, with two receivers already in the 2026 class and multiple others on their radar as they try to plug the hole. It’s a moment that’s shaking up recruiting battles and leaving Auburn fans wondering what’s next in the pipeline. This story isn’t just about a single player’s choice — it’s a snapshot of a shifting recruiting landscape that’s anything but predictable. LEARN MORE
- Four-star wide receiver Marquez Daniels commits to Florida over Auburn.
- Daniels chose the Gators after his official visit, citing a strong relationship with their wide receiver coach.
- Auburn had been a finalist for Daniels, who is from Tuskegee, Alabama.
- The Tigers currently have two other wide receiver commits in the 2026 class and are pursuing several more.
Auburn football made the top-two of local wide receiver Marquez Daniel earlier this week. However, they came up short in their pursuit as he announced his commitment early Saturday morning.Where does Auburn turn for a wide receiver in 2026? The Tigers have two commitments at the position from four-star Devin Carter and three-star Denarius Gray, and are in the mix for several others including four-star Jase Matthews, three-star Jonah Winston, and three-star Deion Thomas. Auburn took a giant hit in recruiting this week after losing the pledge of four-star linebacker JaMichael Garrett, and will not fight the likes of Ole Miss, Miami, and Texas A&M to try to win it back.Daniel, a four-star wide receiver from Booker T. Washington High School in nearby Tuskegee, Alabama, chose Florida over Auburn on Saturday morning according to a report by Tyler Harden of Swamp247. Daniels made the decision while on his official visit to Florida this weekend.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page onFacebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter@TaylorJones__According to Harden, Daniel’s relationship with Gators’ wide receiver coach Billy Gonzalez, who is known to be a coach that “wasn’t afraid to coach him up.” His relationship with Auburn wide receivers coach Marcus Davis was strong as well, as he spoke about during his official visit to the Plains last weekend.
“It was a great weekend, I was glad to see everything. I spent a whole day on campus and had a great time,” Daniel said to Auburn Undercover last weekend. “Chopped it up with Coach Davis and Coach Mo (Maurice Harris), had a great time. It was very important to see how they show real and true love to me. I’m glad I’ve got them.”
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