Auburn Eyes Top Tight End Kaleb Ballard | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn is hot on the trail of four-star tight end Kaleb Ballard, a towering 6’5”, 215-pound prospect from Wetumpka, Alabama—just 48 miles away. Ranked No. 1 TE and No. 2 overall in-state recruit for 2028 by Rivals, Ballard’s proximity to Auburn makes the Tigers a top contender as he plans campus visits during the 2026 season. With SEC rivals like Ole Miss and Florida also in the mix, Auburn’s strong in-state recruiting momentum could land them a future cornerstone of their offense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fba364d1d6e6c8d