Auburn football helps case for four-star in-state recruit during Big Cat Weekend
Auburn football hosted its Big Cat Weekend, which positively influenced four-star recruit Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville High School. The event allowed him to connect with coaches outside of a football context, strengthening his interest in the program. Aparicio-Bailey values the opportunity to stay close to home and is considering Auburn among other schools.
- ▪Jayden Aparicio-Bailey is a four-star safety from Prattville High School.
- ▪Auburn's Big Cat Weekend helped strengthen their case against SEC rivals like Georgia and South Carolina.
- ▪Aparicio-Bailey has three upcoming official visits, with Auburn scheduled for June 12.
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