Know A Signee: Jamar Travis

• Number 74
• Four star, ranked the number 29 defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals. Three star, ranked the number 32 defensive tackle by Scout. Rated 80/100 and the number 11 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com.
• Brewton, Alabama (W.S. Neal High School)
• Born: September 24, 1990
• Committed: 1/23/2009
• 2008 stats: 70 tackles with 14 for a loss and 7 sacks. Also forced five and recovered two fumbles. He also blocked two kicks. 2007 stats: 60 tackles with 20 for a loss and 4 sacks.
• Named to first team all state by the ASWA as a junior and was honorable mention as a senior. Named a PrepStar All-American. Ranked number 22 on the Birmingham News' Super Seniors list. Ranked the 11th best player in the state of Alabama by Rivals. Named to the Sper Southeast 120 by the Mobile Press Register.
• Had offers from Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Oregon, Southern Miss and UAB.
• Took official visits to Auburn, Memphis and Southern Miss.
• Committed soon after receiving his offer on his official visit. He had previously attempted to commit to the old staff but academic questions kept that from happening.
• Travis is likely to redshirt this season.

Jamar Travis Cleared

Jamar Travis has been cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse. He will be in Auburn on Sunday.

Auburn Picks Up Big Commitment

Four star defensive tackle Jamar Travis changed his commitment today from Southern Miss to Auburn. Travis is excited especially to play for new defensive line coach Tracy Rocker.

Travis picked up his offer this weekend on his official visit. There had been questions about whether or not he would qualify but he has reportedly pulled up his ACT score.

Sorry for the delay to posting this, I have been in class.

Monday...

Four star defensive tackle Jamar Travis picked up an offer from Auburn this weekend on his visit. This has re-opened up recruiting for him. He is expected to make his decision sometime tomorrow.

The Brewton, AL product is currently committed to Southern Miss. He told AuburnSports.com, however, that his commitment is, "reopen to evaluation."

---Also, Izauea Lanier, a three star athlete from Gordo, AL, said that this weekend's official visit made his commitment stronger.

Official Vistors This Weekend

Auburn will host many visitors this weekend.

**** Jamar Travis (DT, Brewton, AL)

**** Tyrik Rollison (QB, Sulphur Springs, TX)

*** Sterling Griffin (WR, Opa Locka, FL)

*** Brandon Heavens (ATH, Bessemer, AL)

*** Joel Kight (LB, Lithonia, GA)

*** Greg King (LB, Memphis, TN)

*** Deontae Skinner (LB, Macon, MS)

*** Izauea Lanier (ATH, Gordo, AL)

*** DeDe Lattimore (ILB, Athens, GA)

*** Travante Stallworth (WR, Leesville, LA)

** Robert Cooper (QB, Mobile, AL)

** Hunter Stout (OL, Tampa, FL)

Greg King To Visit, Travis Sticks By His Visit

Three star linebacker Greg King out of Memphis, TN will visit Auburn this weekend. Many think King could be a Tennessee lock. The 6'3" 200 lb linebacker boasts offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Miami, Ole Miss, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

He is Scout's 30th and Rivals' 31st overall inside linebacker. He has also taken official visits to Tennessee and Texas Tech.

After Willis' departure, Jamar Travis questioned his visit to Auburn this weekend. After a call from Gene Chizik, he has decided to come to the Plains for a visit anyways.

Jamar Travis Will Visit

Brewton (AL) W. S. Neal four star defensive tackle Jamar Travis will visit the Plains this weekend according to Rivals.com. Travis is currently committed to Southern Miss. The 6'1", 298 lb. defensive lineman also has shown great interest in Auburn. He has shown signs that he may also visit Troy or UAB.

Travis is ranked the 29th best defensive tackle in the country by Rivals and 31st by Scout who has him ranked as a three star. Scout ranks his strengths as backside pursuit, intensity/effort and quickness off the ball, stating that he has a great first step. He also has offers from Alabama, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Memphis, Oregon, UAB and Clemson.

Joining Travis this coming weekend are four star dual threat quarterback Tyrik Rollison, linebackers Petey Smith and DeDe Lattimore, former running back commitment LaDarius Perkins and three current commitments, among others.