The month of August is now a dead period in college football recruiting (meaning no visits), but Aug. 17 was a lively date for the Auburn Tigers.
Matthew Hill, one of the top offensive targets on the board, announced his commitment to the Tigers over Alabama and South Carolina.
For Hill, it was a matter of when, not if. Every pick in the 247Sports crystal ball had Hill picking Auburn. He grew up an Auburn fan. The fit is natural.
WHAT AUBURN IS GETTING: If you watch the 6-foot-2, 185-pound Hill's highlights, you notice his instincts and physicality for having a rather wiry frame, not to mention his speed. The 185 pounds could be generous, but the good weight will come.
Hill just finds the ball, either at its highest point or as defensive back. He has long arms and wins the ball in traffic. He does need to add a little bit more strength to play snap after snap, but the frame is there.
WHAT IT MEANS: Hill joins Hoover receiver Shedrick Jackson as commits in this class for the Tigers. Look for the Tigers to likely add two more, with the top target being Central-Phenix City's Justyn Ross. A spot will be held for him unless he tells Auburn he's not coming. Cottondale receiver Seth Williams is also being recruited hard by the Tigers.
The next scheduled commitment announcement for an Auburn target is on Aug. 24 as Austin running back Asa Martin is choosing between Auburn, Alabama, Clemson and Florida.
RANKINGS
Composite: 4-star, No. 160 overall recruit, No. 32 receiver, No. 18 in Georgia
247Sports: 4-star, No. 87 overall, No. 13 receiver, No. 11 in Georgia
ESPN: 4-star, No. 132 overall, No. 20 receiver, No. 18 in Georgia
Scout: 4-star, No. 244 overall, No. 47 receiver, No. 25 in Georgia
Rivals: 4-star, No. 22 receiver, No. 32 in Georgia (no national ranking listed)