Cedrick Simmons Flips 2027 Commitment From Auburn to Alabama

Simmons said he picked Alabama for playing opportunity, better development under the Tide staff, cultural fit, and the program's standards.

Overview

Simmons reversed his June pledge to Auburn and officially committed to Alabama on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
He told reporters he made the switch for clearer playing opportunity, to be developed by Alabama's coaching staff, and because he felt the program's culture fit him.
Simmons is a productive in-state prospect who posted 106 catches for 2,192 yards and 20 touchdowns as a junior at Southside-Selma High School and is rated a three-star in composite rankings.
The flip gives Alabama its 14th commit and second wide receiver in the 2027 class while reducing Auburn's commitments to 25 but leaving Auburn's national class ranking largely unchanged.
The move highlights routine late-cycle rivalry recruiting battles in the SEC and could reinforce Alabama's reputation for developing receivers while pressuring Auburn to re-engage targets to fill depth at the position.