Emaree Winstona 2025 four-star tight end, visited Auburn last week and left with a good impression.
O Texas commit, who hadn’t visited the Plains since high school, explained his rekindled relationship with the Auburn staff, including the tight ends coach Ben Aigamauain an interview with Auburn Undercover.
“We had never spoken. Now we talk every day. I wake up and read a Bible verse every morning. My mom loves it, I love it,” Winston said. “It means a lot because at the end of the day God comes first, and he’s putting this first.”
The Calhoun, Georgia native originally made the decision to commit to Texas because of the way the Longhorns used tight ends in the passing game. Although Winston originally didn’t see the same type of tight end development when looking at Auburn, his opinion changed last season with the emergence of Rivaldo Fairweather. It also helps that his hometown is much closer to Auburn than Austin, Texas.
“When I first made my decision, it was toward tight end development. A few years ago, they didn’t really use them,” Winston said of Auburn’s use of tight ends. “and (Auburn is) two hours from my house.”
With Winston already verbally committed to an SEC rival, it could be difficult for Hugh Freeze and the Auburn team to deliver it in time for signing day later this year. However, it appears the four-star is more open to weighing up its options than it was before its visit.
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