Landon Duckworth's recruitment has been WILD

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4.6 • 652 Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers football faces a pivotal moment as high school QB Landon Duckworth weighs his options. Will Hugh Freeze's program secure this coveted recruit, or is South Carolina poised to reclaim their former commit? Zac Blackerby and Spencer McLaughlin analyze the implications of Duckworth's decision for both programs. They break down the current quarterback situations at Auburn and South Carolina, exploring how Lanorris Sellers' NFL prospects and the "Deuce Knight tax" could sway Duckworth's choice. The conversation expands to broader recruitment trends, NIL deals, and potential salary caps in college football. Tune in for expert insights on Auburn's quarterback future and the evolving landscape of college football recruitment.

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0:00.0	The recruitment of Landon Duckworth has been fascinating.
0:09.3	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:14.3	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:19.1	Yes, welcome on into this special bonus edition of Lockdown, Auburn.
0:23.1	I'm your host, Zach Blackerbean.
0:24.0	Thank you so much for making us your first listen every single day,
0:27.2	or maybe your second listen, as this is our second show we've dropped today,
0:31.6	jumped on Lockdown College Football, our national show,
0:34.9	Spencer McLaughlin hosted.
0:36.7	He wanted to talk about
0:38.0	Landon Duckworth and his overall recruitment, Auburn versus South Carolina. Here's that
0:44.6	conversation. The latest on one of the premier signal callers in 2026 was Zach Blackerby of
0:51.2	Locked on Auburn. Why? Because Auburn is in the mix. How about that,
0:56.6	Zach? I want to start with Landon Duckworth on this question. How badly does Hugh Freeze need this
1:01.8	commitment? That's so interesting because I think it's a lot, but I don't think it's because he's a talented
1:07.0	quarterback. I think it's because of what comes with it. A narrative has grown that Auburn is lacking when it comes to recruiting for these
1:14.9	top guys.
1:15.4	They're getting second, Spencer, for so many of these dudes.
1:18.5	And that doesn't really help you.
1:20.0	It helps you more now in the transfer portal era than it used to, but that's not what
1:24.4	Hugh Freeze is banking on.
1:25.9	So they got Deuce Knight.
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