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Top 5 running back commits to Auburn
TL;DR
Auburn Tigers secured a commitment from four-star running back Myson Johnson-Cook, a top target for the 2027 recruiting class. He chose Auburn over several competitors, including Miami and LSU.
Key points
- Myson Johnson-Cook committed to Auburn Tigers
- He is a four-star running back in the 2027 class
- Ranked No. 50 overall and No. 4 running back nationally
- Chose Auburn over Miami, Ole Miss, LSU, and Kentucky
- Visited Auburn twice before his commitment
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East St. Louis, Illinois
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The Auburn Tigers have landed a commitment from elite four-star running back Myson Johnson-Cook, who announced the news Saturday.
He was Auburn's top running back target in the 2027 recruiting class and is a massive win for head coach Alex Golesh. Johnson-Cook picked Auburn over the Miami Hurricanes, Ole Miss Rebels, LSU Tigers, and Kentucky Wildcats.
The Tigers initially extended him a scholarship offer in May of 2025, and the new staff only amped up their pursuit of the East St. Louis, Illinois, product when they arrived in Auburn. He visited twice in 2026, including on April 10, which was his final visit before he committed.
Johnson-Cook is ranked as the No. 50 overall player and No. 4 running back in the Rivals industry ranking. He is also the No. 3 player from Illinois.
He is the highest-ranked member of Auburn's recruiting class, which currently has three members in Johnson-Cook, four-star defensive lineman Donivan Moore, and four-star tight end Georgia Lamons. The group is ranked as the 12th-best recruiting class in the country and the 6th-best in the SEC by Rivals.
Johnson-Cook is coming off an excellent junior season at East St. Louis High School. In 12 games, he ran for 1,341 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 10.6 yards per carry.
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This article originally appeared on Auburn Wire: Auburn Football: RB target Myson Johnson-Cook commits to Tigers
Q&A
Who is Myson Johnson-Cook and why is he significant for Auburn?
Myson Johnson-Cook is a four-star running back ranked No. 50 overall and No. 4 at his position, making him a key addition to Auburn's 2027 recruiting class.
Which schools did Myson Johnson-Cook consider before committing to Auburn?
Johnson-Cook considered Miami, Ole Miss, LSU, and Kentucky before choosing to commit to Auburn.
What is Myson Johnson-Cook's ranking among players from Illinois?
He is ranked as the No. 3 player from Illinois in the Rivals industry ranking.
