Four-star quarterback Deuce Knight flipped his commitment from Notre Dame to Auburn on Wednesday. The move comes after weeks of speculation that the No. 34 overall player in the 2025 recruiting cycle by 247Sports would back off the original pledge he made last September.
With Knight's commitment, Auburn jumped LSU for the No. 3 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, according to 247Sports. The Tigers are on track to finish with their best recruiting class in the Hugh Freeze era after garnering the No. 10 overall class last cycle.
The Lucedale, Mississippi native ranks as the No. 5 quarterback in his recruiting class and drew interest from Ole Miss, Alabama and Colorado before making his original commitment last fall. Knight took an unofficial visit for Auburn's Week 1 clash with Alabama A&M and visited when the Tigers faced Cal.
Here is the full evaluation of Knight's game from 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins.
A left-handed, dual-threat talent with an elite physical profile that needs plenty of seasoning if he's going to reach his full potential. Measured roughly 6-foot-4.5, 195 pounds spring before junior year and posted Grade-A testing numbers with a laser-timed 4.53 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a 41.9-inch vertical jump and a 4.39 in the short shuttle. Creates plenty of whip and velocity with a shorter release and has the arm strength to attack the deeper third. Must get more consistent with his ball placement, but can pick apart defenses if he finds a rhythm. Will create when protection breaks down and look to extend plays, but has also shown that he's willing to stand in the pocket and take a hit. Should be viewed as a potential lottery ticket in the 2025 cycle with a monster payout. Has proven to be a rather streaky player at times under the lights, but the good is really good, and the raw traits separate him from a lot of his peers. Built for a modern spread attack that wants to move its quarterback around and get them involved in the run game while also looking to generate explosive plays through the air.
Knight becomes the 25th commitment in Auburn's upcoming recruiting class. The Tigers' star-studded class includes five-star edge Jared Smith, five-star DL Malik Autry, four-star edge Jakaleb Faulk, four-star safety Eric Winters and four-star wide receiver Nathaniel Marshall.
