Auburn's football team made a significant gain in their defensive line on Signing Day by flipping highly-ranked recruit Antonio Coleman from Alabama. Coleman, a 2025 four-star defensive lineman from Saraland, Alabama, had been committed to Alabama but decided to join Auburn. He is ranked as the No. 1 defensive lineman in Alabama and is considered a top-120 overall recruit. The move is seen as a big boost for Auburn's defensive line, with scouts praising Coleman's talent. Additionally, the story on Colts rookie WR Josh Downs highlights his journey from Georgia to the pros, including challenges he faced in high school and his upcoming Christmas in Atlanta.
#Colts rookie WR Josh Downs will be home for Christmas this weekend in Atlanta. A story of family, faith and football — and how one kid’s path to the pros can feel like destiny and the impossible all at the same time: https://t.co/22kmnpBvbb https://t.co/p3oZFqUkle
“It’s crazy to be a true freshman playing in that system the way he is... Caleb is one of the best safeties I’ve seen coming out of high school in years. He’ll probably be a top-10 pick.” Scouts gush about Alabama DB Caleb Downs: https://t.co/phxb6BhnOQ https://t.co/phxb6BhnOQ
Auburn football recruiting: Tigers flip 2025 four-star DL Antonio Coleman from rival Alabama https://t.co/ltLLWqlCOu
recruiting news: Auburn has flipped 2025 defensive lineman Antonio Coleman from Alabama “Big Tony” is a top-120 overall recruit and a top-15 defensive lineman, according to the 247 Composite he isn’t related to the Antonio Coleman you’re thinking of — but he trains with him
HUGH JUST FLIPPED 4⭐️ DL Antonio Coleman from alabama to AUBURN! ⭐️ Coleman is the No. 2 DL in Alabama & a top 100 player https://t.co/CMcseChEOJ
BREAKING: Elite 2025 Saraland (Ala.) DL Antonio Coleman has FLIPPED from Alabama to Auburn. The No. 91 player in the class and No. 8 DL joins Hugh Freeze and Jeremy Garrett. More: https://t.co/Ss09y49I6x https://t.co/1IXzdofCs4
BREAKING: Four-Star DL Antonio Coleman (2025) tells me he has Flipped from Alabama to Auburn! The 6’2 285 DL from Saraland, AL had been committed to the Crimson Tide since September Coleman is ranked as the No. 1 DL in Alabama 👀 https://t.co/3SHEU6k5Kk https://t.co/SuXkZYKuaZ
With three highly-ranked signees and a Power 5 transfer, Auburn’s defensive line got a big boost on Signing Day including a huge late flip. "He’s a freakish talent." https://t.co/WfCRIuOyaY
This story on Colts rookie WR Josh Downs is the best you’ll ever read about him. Full of 🤯 background, like his HS coach in Georgia actually telling him he can’t play because “he’d be snapped in half.” Reporting plus great writing by @NateAtkins_ https://t.co/i8m4uk97Ck