"What it is lil brudda": Five-star QB signee Deuce Knight helps Auburn recruiting four-star safety to the Class of 2026

Auburn's 2025 class is all set for next season with five-star quarterback Deuce Knight at the helm. With that foundation in place, Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff are focusing on future classes and four-star safety Bralan Womack has become one of their new targets.

On Wednesday, special assistant TJ Rushing recently extended an offer to Womack for Auburn’s 2026 class, and the prospect shared the news on X.

"After a great conversation with @TJRushing20 I am blessed to receive an offer from the University of Auburn!" Womack posted.

Deuce Knight seized the opportunity to assist in Auburn’s recruiting efforts by retweeting Womack’s post with a personal pitch:

"What it is lil brudda🤔."

The 6-foot, 195-pound Womack participated in numerous camps, shined on the 7-on-7 circuit, delivered a stellar junior season, and impressed at the Navy All-American Bowl. Hartfield Academy head coach Craig Bowman praised his dedication and leadership, saying (via Clarion Ledger)

"Bralan spends training and preparing to be the best he can possibly be. Bralan also is an extraordinary teammate. He makes those that play with him better, and he is constantly encouraging the players around him."

As a junior in the 2024 season, Womack posted eight interceptions, 1,126 all-purpose yards and 19 total touchdowns, alongside 39 tackles. His outstanding performance earned him the title of Gatorade Mississippi Football Player of the Year for the 2024-25 season, making him the first football player from Hartfield Academy to win the honor.

Can Deuce Knight pursue Bralan Womack to join Auburn?

Bralan Womack is set to announce his commitment in early August, and while Auburn's coaching staff, along with prospects like Deuce Knight, are making a strong push to land him, the competition is steep.

Earlier this month, Womack narrowed his choices to Alabama, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M. He revealed that the race between the four schools would be very close.

"It's about what school pushes me to be great every day -- on and off the field," Womack told Rivals. "Which school can get me to my end goal -- to the league, establish life outside of football, whether in real estate or entrepreneurship after football? Which school can help me be the best Bralan Womack I can be the rest of my life after my three or four years there."

Auburn only entered the race for Womack with a late offer, making it a challenge to pull his attention away from the four frontrunners. However, if Auburn can get him on campus and prove his potential fit within their program, they might sway his decision. It’s worth remembering how Hugh Freeze's staff successfully convinced Deuce Knight to decommit from Notre Dame last year.