Auburn climbs in 2027 recruiting rankings after commitments from OL Reed Ramsier and DB Chance Gilbert

Auburn’s 2027 recruiting effort took another step forward on Monday with two new commitments that sharpen the Tigers’ build at both ends of the roster. Four-star offensive lineman Reed Ramsier and four-star defensive back Chance Gilbert each pledged to Auburn, giving the program fresh momentum during a recruiting cycle where position needs and visit momentum often collide.

According to Auburn Wire, Auburn’s class jumped to No. 15 in 247Sports’ rankings after the additions and sits at No. 11 in Rivals’ team rankings. Those moves matter because Auburn is competing with other SEC programs and national contenders that are also loading up on high-end talent. Recruiting ranking changes are not trophies by themselves, but they do reflect how a class is stacking up relative to the rest of the country as commitments continue to roll in.

Ramsier, a Florida offensive lineman, chose Auburn over Texas after an official visit to the Plains, per Auburn Wire’s account of his decision timeline. The commitment continues Auburn’s emphasis on building the trenches early, a theme that carries extra weight in the SEC where the margin between winning and losing often narrows when the physicality in the run game and pass protection arrives at kickoff.

Gilbert, an East Coweta High School defensive back, also announced his pledge on Monday. Auburn Wire reported that Gilbert committed over Georgia and pointed to Auburn’s environment as a standout during his official visit. He recorded 53 tackles and three interceptions as an 11th grader in 2025, according to the same reporting, adding a measurable production element to Auburn’s defensive back group for the 2027 class.

The timing is notable as Auburn continues to build its class with an eye on both immediate depth and longer-term development. Ramsier and Gilbert represent two categories Auburn prioritizes in most recruiting cycles: offensive line prospects who can grow into starting roles, and defensive backs who can match up in complex coverage structures. Together, the commitments help Auburn fill two important components of its roster planning rather than leaning on a single positional area.

Auburn’s recruiting staff, led by head coach Hugh Freeze and the coaches working the class, is also balancing board pressure from other programs that pursue similar talent in overlapping windows. That pressure is visible in the way the Tigers are being measured by outside ranking services, and it will likely continue as Auburn approaches the next wave of recruiting decisions.

What to watch next is Auburn’s follow-up recruiting targets after Monday’s pledge pair. Auburn Wire reported that an announcement involving four-star EDGE Rion Jackson is expected Wednesday, with Auburn and Virginia Tech described as top contenders. If Auburn lands another front-seven difference-maker, it would further validate the class’s direction, particularly in how quickly the Tigers are converting official-visit momentum into commitments.