Thompson Cuts Auburn

Rivals 250 defensive end Carlos Thompson has cut Auburn. His final four are Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Baylor and Vanderbilt. He is Quentin Groves' step-brother. He does not have an Auburn offer but previously named Auburn in his top four.

Mississippi State Rankings

Rivals has released their first five state and D.C. rankings. Mississippi had Auburn target Damien Robinson at the number one spot. Olive Branch teammate and Auburn commitment Shon Coleman came in at number 11 in the state. Other notables include Carlos Thompson (3), Robert Johnson (5), Travis Dickson (9), Steve McNair, Jr. (16) and Eric Lawson (26).

A Few Notes

• Corey Crawford visited today. He said a few schools he is looking at now are Auburn, Clemson and Florida State.
• Travis Williams has been named a defensive graduate assistant. He will be working with the defensive line.
• John Cullen's top three are Utah, Tennessee and Auburn. He plays at Fullerton C.C. with commitment Joel Bonomolo.
• Carlos Thompson named his top four (in no order) Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Baylor.
• Caleb Castille, little brother of Alabama players Tim and Simeon, picked up an offer at corner from Auburn this weekend.
• Travis Dickson has been doing mission work lately with the Atlanta Dream Center.
• SEC Media Days started today. Auburn has their press conference on Friday morning at 8:30 AM. Today's press conferences were televised on ESPNNews so I would imagine that is their plan all week. Free streaming is also available on SECSports.com. Representing Auburn are Gene Chizik, Tommy Trott and Antonio Coleman.

Tuesday Update

• EDITED: Yeah...that was not an actual quote...forget what used to be right here...
• Tank Sessions says that Auburn is now at the top of his list with a few others.  He previously listed Georgia as his favorite but now says he is looking around again.
• LaDarius Owens officially named Auburn as his leader.
• Joel Bonomolo says Auburn is his favorite right now but that could change if LSU offers him.
• Auburn's first team passing camp will begin Thursday.
• Carlos Thompson, Quentin Groves' step-brother, said the staff would offer him when he visits this summer.
• Trooper Taylor spoke in Monroe County last night and hinted that he wanted to get in on the Kyle Prater sweepstakes.  Coaches are not allowed to directly speak of players who have not signed a letter of intent.
• This morning on the radio Curtis Luper said that coming next will be bigger than Tiger Prowl and Big Cat Weekend combined.