EXPERT: Alex Golesh, Auburn is COOKING on the Recruiting Trail

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2026

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers land dynamic tight end Trae “Tank” Proctor, igniting excitement around Alex Golesh’s first high school commit and the program’s aggressive new recruiting approach. What does Proctor’s versatility—lining up as a pass catcher, H-back, and slot threat—mean for Auburn’s offense, and how will his American Heritage pedigree elevate the Tigers’ attack? Brian Smith and Zac Blackerby spotlight several key recruits. The hosts break down Auburn’s expanding pipeline into elite programs, the fierce SEC recruiting landscape, and how Golesh’s tireless hustle is re-shaping Auburn’s future. Don’t miss this fast-paced rundown of Tigers recruiting wins, defensive priorities, and under-the-radar stars who could define Auburn football’s next chapter.

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0:00.0	The Auburn Tigers at Trey Proctor, and there is more recruiting news as Auburn hits to trail hard.
0:10.0	You are Locked on College Crossover, part of the Locked On Podcast Network.
0:18.6	Your team every day.
0:23.0	A crossover edition of Locked on Auburn and Locked on the Portal.
0:27.4	I'm your host, Brian Smith.
0:28.8	This crazy guy over here, do I, you know, I still hang out with occasionally.
0:32.2	That is Zach Blackerby.
0:33.7	We are trying to give you all the greatest of information regarding the Auburn Tigers today.
0:38.2	And they're actually, they've done a really good job getting started here with their recruiting class act.
0:42.9	Trey Proctor has committed.
0:44.4	We will get to him.
0:45.1	But we also have a host of players to discuss, most of which I know personally,
0:50.0	Barham Battle Miami and Combines.
0:53.0	Auburn's recruiting has taking a big step forward right out of the gate for Alex Goldish. So first off, did you know anything about Trey Proctor before this? Because I knew a little bit. I'm just curious. I have some good stories for Auburn, folks. But I'm just curious. What did you do? Yeah, I've seen his name. And that was about it. Like I knew he was a tight end, and I think it kind of stopped.
1:13.4	There goes by Tank Proctor, which is awesome, which is great.
1:19.1	I'll take all the tanks that you could possibly have whenever you go to battle.
1:23.1	But 6, 4, 213 pounds, kind of a rangey,
1:44.6	long, athletic kid. The more I look at Trey Proctor, Tank Proctor, the more I like them. Brian, you and I've talked so much about how important the tight end is in Alex Golish's system. I think this guy kind of checks the boxes when you talk about versatility. I could see him being a pass catcher.
1:46.9	I could see him being attached to the line.
1:48.9	I could see him put him in the backfield at H-back.
1:55.3	I understand why Alex Golish would want Proctor to be a part of the signing class.
1:58.1	I knew about him as well.
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