Is Auburn Poised to Land Claude Mpouma Before His June Decision Looms?
When it comes to college football recruiting, few moments are as electrifying as a top prospect’s looming commitment announcement. This June 29, all eyes will be glued to four-star offensive tackle Claude Mpouma, a formidable 6-foot-8, 260-pound lineman from Chicago, who’s narrowed his choices to a fierce top five. Auburn Tigers find themselves in the thick of this recruiting battle alongside heavyweights like Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska. What’s giving Auburn the edge? It’s not just the Plains’ charm but the genuine rapport Mpouma’s forged with the coaching staff — especially with offensive line coach Jake Thornton and defensive line coach Vontrell King-Williams, a proud alumnus of Mpouma’s high school. Culture, connection, and conviction have put Auburn in a compelling spot. The stakes couldn’t be higher for a Tigers’ recruiting class that’s currently looking to break through the pack, and landing Mpouma could be the catalyst they need. Curious about the nuances behind this pivotal decision and what it means for Auburn’s future? LEARN MORE
- Four-star offensive tackle Claude Mpouma will announce his college decision on June 29, with Auburn among his top five choices.
- Mpouma’s positive visit to Auburn and his connection with the coaching staff have positioned the Tigers as a top contender.
- Auburn, Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska are the finalists for Mpouma’s commitment.
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__A successful visit to the Plains earlier this month is a key reason why Auburn remains high on Mpouma’s radar. In an interview with Jeffrey Lee of On3, Mpouma said that offensive line coach Jake Thornton and defensive line coach Vontrell King-Williams, who is an alum of the high school that Mpouma attends, is selling Auburn well and that Auburn is a “top three” school for him, and that they are not the No. 3 school for him.Now that we know Auburn is one of the top schools to land Mpouma, what are the odds that they close the deal? On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine currently gives Nebraska a slight edge over Auburn, 33% to 24%. He has zero crystal ball predictions from 247Sports, but those predictions could start filing in this week ahead of his commitment date.
Four-star offensive tackle Claude Mpouma included the Auburn Tigers in his top five schools this week, and has set a commitment date. Where does Auburn stand in the mix?“The culture. They’re pretty big on that,” Mpouma said in an interview with Auburn Live. “I feel like that’s a big thing, too. That’s something I respect a lot.”
Mpouma is a 6-8, 260-pound offensive tackle from Chicago, Illinois. He is considered a four-star prospect by every major recruiting outlet and ranks as high as No. 12 among offensive linemen rankings in 2026. Auburn’s recruiting class ranks No. 57 in 247Sports’ 2026 recruiting rankings, so a commitment fro Mpouma would do wonders for a class that is currently struggling in the rankings.
The offensive lineman from Chicago, Illinois, announced on social media that he will announce his pledge on Sunday, June 29, and that Auburn is among the top programs that remain in contention to land him. The Tigers join Ohio State, Florida, Michigan, and Nebraska in the race for Mpouma’s signature.
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