toddc 13,197 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 (edited) Would be a 2023 enrollee. Auburn lands commitment from JUCO DB Chancellor 'Champ' Anthony The JUCO defensive back will report to Auburn this summer ahead of the season. Christian Clemente3 mins A little more help is on the way for the 2023 season. Chancellor 'Champ' Anthony, a JUCO defensive back from Tyler (Tx.), has announced his commitment to Auburn. It comes shortly after Auburn brought him in for an official visit. "It was the coaches and the environment," Anthony said. "You can’t beat playing in the SEC, every kid dreams of playing in the SEC. Going from JUCO to playing in the SEC, that’s not heard of, it’s not regular. I had to take this opportunity to play in the SEC and play along with some great coaches. Hugh Freeze, knowing he’s going to turn this program around. I’ve seen his lineage. It was a great opportunity for him to fit in, right opportunity for me to come in and play and I know I can make an impact." Out of Tyler (Tx.) junior college, Anthony had 14 tackles, two pass breakups and an interception in four games as a freshman. He's listed at 6-foot-1 and 176 pounds. After Auburn opted not to take New Mexico State transfer Syrus Dumas, the staff had still been in search of trying to add one more defensive back to the room ahead of the 2023 season. Anthony has signed and will enroll at Auburn "sometime in the next couple of weeks." "It’s going to be family here, they’re great coaches and great people, I can feel it," Anthony said. "Not only do they care about football but they care about me, that’s really important because I care about football enough for myself and so being away from my hometown, coming to Alabama, it’s going to be a little different. Being somewhere where I feel like I can trust these people, that’s very important to me." He has four years to play three and is expected to be a versatile player for Auburn in the secondary. "As I said I can play all five, so it’s really wherever coaches need me at the time," Anthony said. "Day-by-day, week-by-week, wherever they need me that’s where I’m going to play." Edited June 5, 2023 by toddc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 34,939 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, toddc said: Would be a 2023 enrollee. Is his height accurate ? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, DAG said: Is his height accurate ? What's it listed at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 34,939 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, bigbird said: What's it listed at? 6’1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman1 509 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, DAG said: Is his height accurate ? I'm sure it is. Freeze has found his tape measure. Couple of players had it and were measuring body parts.😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,891 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 Took the posts on him & created a thread. Per Cole Pinkston of On3 Champ is expected to commit to AU soon. He is an OV to AU right now. He has 3 years of eligibility & supposedly can play all DB positions for AU. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.E.D 11,071 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 So we dropped the other guy bc we're at 85, but now we're taking another? Of was it realization of height that ruled over Hugh seeing what he could do in person and thr 85 was BS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,197 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, W.E.D said: So we dropped the other guy bc we're at 85, but now we're taking another? Of was it realization of height that ruled over Hugh seeing what he could do in person and thr 85 was BS? Possible because one of our commitments still not on campus and grades may be a problem. Edited June 3, 2023 by toddc 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I thought we were already at the 85 limit? What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,891 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, toddc said: Possible because one of our commitments still not on campus and grades may be a problem. Yup. Sorey has not qualified & AU staff not confident he will qualify per JLee. JLee also said that was a facor in us taking so many transfer WRs. Travis also hasn't qualified but is expected to. In regards to Ckam Anthony, we may be taking him as a best available. @Sizzle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, ellitor said: Yup. Sorey has not qualified & AU staff not confident he will qualify per JLee. JLee also said that was a facor in us taking so many transfer WRs. Travis also hasn't qualified but is expected to. In regards to Ckam Anthony, we may be taking him as a best available. @Sizzle Where's he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 34,939 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 “I feel good about one of them,” Freeze said. “The other, truthfully, I have a hard time knowing what to feel, really.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/two-auburn-football-signees-still-working-towards-joining-the-program/ar-AA1bXwg0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,197 Posted June 3, 2023 Author Share Posted June 3, 2023 Commit watch this weekend for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellitor 33,891 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 1 hour ago, bigbird said: Where's he play? Where you are located. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 32 minutes ago, ellitor said: Where you are located. lol Ed Zachary! There's a ton of talent that goes through here. Cool note...Jimmy Butler played at the same JUCO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 looke like he earned a scholarship mostly off of practice highlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 4,277 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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toddc 13,197 Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 Decision coming soon for JUCO defensive back made his first trip to the state of Alabama over the weekend. The JUCO defensive back was in Auburn for an official visit, as the versatile prospect searches for a new home. Overall, the visit went well. “Loved the visit, I love the coaches, I love the people around," Anthony said. "I love the facilities, of course. I’ve never seen nothing like it. It had stuff that I’ve never even thought of. It was a great experience, I just really loved it." Champ Anthony visited Auburn officially over the weekend. (Caleb Jones | AuburnSports.com) Former JUCO defensive back Keionte Scott served as Anthony's player host, while Anthony also familiarized himself with Auburn's coaching staff. Specifically, he spent time with secondary coaches Wesley McGriff and Zac Etheridge. "Coach Crime [McGriff], that’s a character right there, I’m not gonna lie," Anthony said. "Coach Crime, Coach [Etheridge], I love those guys, I feel like I’ve known them for a minute. Feel like I’ve known them for a long time." Anthony feels comfortable at all five positions in the secondary and could have a decision at some point in the near future. ."We might have some news for you soon," Anthony said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,942 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Plays the MoF safety really well. Tracks the ball well across the field. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTNupe11 2,114 Posted June 4, 2023 Share Posted June 4, 2023 Looks like he isn't afraid to come down field and hit either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,197 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Story added to OP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUpreacherman22 3,945 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzle 3,948 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Nice depth piece. He’ll probably be a special teams ace his first year but maybe he’ll compete for some slot minutes too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AURex 2,262 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Always eager to see who CHF can pull in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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