In a significant development for Auburn football, the Tigers have secured a major commitment from highly touted running back Alvin Henderson. Henderson, ranked No. 55 in the ESPN 300, recently decommitted from Penn State and announced his verbal pledge to Auburn on Twitter.

The four-star running back, hailing from Elba, Alabama, had been committed to the Nittany Lions since April 11. However, following visits to both Auburn and Penn State in recent weeks, Henderson made the decision to stay close to home, tweeting, "#WAREAGLE. I'm staying home."

Henderson's commitment to Auburn marks a significant boost to head coach Hugh Freeze's second signing class. With this flip, Henderson becomes the 10th ESPN 300 commit for the Tigers in the 2025 class. His outstanding performance on the field, where he recorded 225 carries for an impressive 3,532 yards and a state record of 61 touchdowns last fall, highlights his immense talent.

Joining Henderson among the top offensive prospects committed to Auburn in this recruiting cycle are offensive tackles Tavaris Dice (No. 150 in ESPN 300) and Broderick Shull (No. 227). Additionally, the Tigers had the privilege of hosting five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the nation's No. 1 overall recruit, for an official visit last weekend, further showcasing the program's appeal to top talents.

Meanwhile, Henderson's decision to decommit from Penn State deals a blow to head coach James Franklin's 2025 class. The dynamic 5-foot-10 rusher was poised to be their highest-ranked prospect for the upcoming cycle. Nevertheless, the Nittany Lions still boast ESPN 300 commits Brady O'Hara (No. 4 TE-Y) and Lyrick Samuel (No. 33 wide receiver) as their top offensive recruits for 2025.

Auburn fans are sure to be thrilled with the addition of Alvin Henderson to their program's roster. As the Tigers continue to strengthen their 2025 class, anticipation builds for the impact Henderson will make on the field and the role he will play in Auburn's future.