Auburn football's 2019 recruiting class just keeps picking up steam.
After Gus Malzahn added 4-star athlete Zion Puckett and 3-star defensive end Colby Wooden to the class last week, 4-star athlete Cam'Ron Kelly (Chesapeake, Va.) became the 16th commitment for next year's group. Kelly took to Twitter for his announcement.
"I've been searching for a new home for the next 3-4 years for the past 2 years but in the midst of all that I've found out a lot about myself which made me in to a better person but enough about me..." Kelly wrote. "My mom is my inspiration she made me who I am. Whenever I'm down I know she'll be right there to pick me up. She made me feel tall when I felt like the shortest person in the room.
"My mom made all this possible and I wouldn't ask for anyone else to go through this recruiting process with. I love my mom and I thank her for everything! With all this being said I'm committed to the Auburn University!!! ("Once a tiger always a tiger!") #WarEagle."
According to the 247 Sports composite, Kelly is the No. 13 athlete in the nation. At Oscar Smith High School, he primarily plays defensive back and projects as a safety or nickel for Auburn. Kelly joins 4-stars Jashawn Sheffield, Jaylin Simpson and Puckett as Auburn's defensive back prospects in the 2019 class.
With Kelly's commitment, Auburn's 2019 class jumps to No. 8 and No. 9 nationally in the 247 Sports and Rivals rankings, respectively.
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Nathan King, senior in journalism with a minor in business, is The Plainsman's sports editor.
