DB builds relationships, trust at War Damn BBQ

AUBURN | Jordyn Peters isn’t ready to make a commitment, but believes he’s getting close.

The defensive back from Muscle Shoals camped at Auburn on June 16, earned an offer and returned to campus again Saturday for the Tigers’ final recruiting event of the summer, the “War Damn BBQ.”

“It’s the home feeling I get, and also being a school that I always wanted to go to,” Peters said of Auburn. “I had a feeling when I first came here, so I liked being able to get back (Saturday) and be around and make sure it’s a true feeling.”

Peters was one of approximately two dozen recruits at the barbecue. His parents and younger brother were with him. They met with coaches, toured the campus, played games and ate.

“It was great,” Peters said. “I got a better feel of the campus and got to hang around the coaches a little bit more.”

Peters spent time with Auburn secondary coach Wesley McGriff, area recruiter Herb Hand and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele.

“I was around them a lot,” Peters said. “We talked and built our relationships, gained that trust between each other. Being in the indoor (facility), playing games and being around the coaches, playing with them and building those relationships was my favorite part. That’s what it’s all about. I have the feeling that I can trust them and they can trust me.”

Peters also formed bonds with several fellow recruits at the barbecue, including Auburn commitments Malcolm Askew and Nick Brahms and linebacker target K.J. Britt. Askew, who has earned the reputation as one of Auburn’s biggest salesmen and promoters and the nickname “Alexander Shunnarah,” took advantage of the time with Peters.

“‘When you pulling the trigger? When you pulling the trigger?’ That’s all (Askew) asked,” Peters said.

His answer?

“Before the start of the season,” Peters said.

Auburn, Virginia Tech and Ole Miss currently are Peters’ top three.

“I’m not rushing anything," Peters said. "But I like (Auburn)."