Key recruits attending the 2021 Iron Bowl, including Auburn and Alabama targets

Pike Road's Khurtiss Perry reacts after his team defeated Andalusia during a Class 5A semifinal playoff game at Patriot Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Marvin Gentry | preps@al.com)
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One of the best rivalries in college football doubles as a recruiting high point for whichever side hosts the Iron Bowl. This year’s matchup is in Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium and the Tigers are hosting a plethora of targets, some of which are also eyeing Alabama.

Here’s a list of recruits that will be attending the 86th Iron Bowl broken down by year, star rating and offers.

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Jeffrey M’ba, Independence (Kansas) Community College

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 1 national recruit / No. 1 DL per 247Sports Composite

The highly-targeted junior college product has visited Oklahoma and Missouri, among other schools.

Khurtiss Perry, Pike Road

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 69 / No. 11 DL

Perry has a significant interest in Alabama, Clemson and Auburn. He’ll visit the Plains after a trip to Tuscaloosa last week.

Nyjalik Kelly, Dilliard (Fla.) High

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 87 / No. 13 DL

Kelly, who’s set to announce on Dec. 15, has been pursued by LSU, Florida State and Indiana, among others.

Robert Woodyard, Williamson

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 124 / No. 12 LB

An Alabama-commit, Woodyard will be taking an unofficial visit with the Tigers.

Antonio Williams, Dutch (S.C.) Fork

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 149 / No. 22 WR

Williams was recently offered by Clemson and holds a plethora of top offers ahead of his visit.

DeMarion Tolan, Kissimmee (Fla.) Tohopekaliga

Class of 2022

Four-star, No. 193 / No. 20 LB

Tolan committed to LSU in July but has kept visiting schools. He toured Georgia’s campus last weekend.

Keionte Scott, Snow (Utah) College

Class of 2022

Another top junior college eyeing Auburn among other Group of 5 schools, Scott has visited Oregon and Tennessee in the last month.

Justin Williams, East (Ga.) Paulding

Class of 2022

Three-star, No. 369 / No. 32 running back

Williams reneged his commitment to West Virginia on Nov. 17 and Auburn appears to be battling with Tennessee for the ball-carrier.

Brycen Sanders, Baylor (Tenn.) School

Class of 2023

Four-star, No. 255 / No. 15 IOL

Sanders watched Alabama in-action last weekend and will be in Auburn for another chance.

Jeremiah Cobb, Montgomery Catholic

Class of 2023

One of the top running backs in the state next year finished his junior year with 2,083 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns.

Jayden Lewis, Anniston

Class of 2024

The defensive back visited Tennessee a few weeks ago and looks to be part of another strong secondary class in the state.

Jadyn Davis, Catawba (SC) Ridge

Class of 2024

Widely regarded as one of the best sophomore quarterbacks in the country, Davis will be taking a look at Auburn and Alabama, who’s offered him in addition to Georgia, in-person on Saturday afternoon.

Nick Alvarez is a reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @nick_a_alvarez or email him at NAlvarez@al.com.

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