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Auburn adds second offensive tackle to 2020 recruiting class

Auburn University Cheerleaders wave the flag to celebrate a touchdown during Auburn Football vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.
Auburn University Cheerleaders wave the flag to celebrate a touchdown during Auburn Football vs. Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn's 2020 recruiting class, along with its potential 2020 starting offensive line, is already starting to take shape. 

Last week, four-star offensive tackle recruit Avery Jernigan committed to the Tigers. Jernigan, who was also being pursued by Florida State, Kentucky and Louisville, ultimately committed to Auburn on Feb. 7. 

Now, Auburn has added another talented offensive line recruit in JUCO offensive tackle Jonathan Buskey. Buskey currently plays at Coffeyville Community College in Kansas. 

Buskey announced his decision through his Twitter on Tuesday night.

The commitment is good news for Auburn as head coach Gus Malzahn has made it a point of emphasis in the current recruiting cycle to go after offensive linemen. 

"I think, right now, if you look at our line situation going into this next year, I feel very good about it," Malzahn said on signing day. "There's some guys that are young that I think are going to be really good players too. I really don't think it's anything to be concerned about right now. You look nowadays that a lot of offensive linemen can come in and play earlier, and that's what we'll be looking for in this 2020 class, which I think is a positive because usually, the elite guys want to come in and play early."

Buskey played in five games for Coffeyville Community College in the fall.   


      


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