Overview
- Marchese announced his commitment on Sunday after requesting release from his National Letter of Intent when Michigan hired Kyle Whittingham.
- He becomes the second former Michigan signee to choose Auburn, joining offensive lineman Bear McWhorter.
- The Cartersville, Georgia standout logged 41 receptions for 981 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior and is ranked No. 134 overall and No. 20 at wide receiver by the 247Sports composite.
- Marchese joins fellow receiver signees DeShawn Spencer and Brian Williams Jr. in Auburn's 2026 class.
- Receiver is a priority for Auburn ahead of the January portal window as the Tigers anticipate replacing Malcolm Simmons, Perry Thompson and Horatio Fields.