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2026 Jamichael "Jmike" Garrett 4* LB from Baton Rouge, LA (was Auburn, AL) Decommits From Auburn

So he transferred from South Bama to a high school in Auburn

Then to Edna Karr for a cup of coffee

And now at Batron Rouge Central?
 
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skeeter said:
So he transferred from South Bama to a high school in Auburn

Then to Edna Karr for a cup of coffee

And now at Batron Rouge Central?
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believe the transfers to Auburn & Edna Karr were announcements, but he never enrolled.

So Freshman Yr: Oxford AL
Soph-Jr Yr: Gulf Shores AL
Sr Yr: Baton Rouge Central
 
DMoney said:
Visited him in spring and liked what we saw.
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Would you not agree it seems like the kid has the mindset of a mercenary though? Personally I'm hoping we cut some of those mindsets out of our recruiting approach. I get it, Its the nil approach & the portal. But this has been my one issue with evaluations. We gotta put more time and consideration into their mental approach. Need more "teammates" & less individuals.
 
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The more LBs the better I would take 4 this cycle after only signing Kellen Wiley last year. And Hayes status up in the air at the position
 
OrangeBowlMagic said:
We still don't want him?
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Heatherman traveled to see him in late May and put him through a workout

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Adamcanes said:
This decommitment has been in the works for a while. Just a coincidence it happened prior to our OV.

We’ll have a good idea on where he stands from a Miami perspective after his visit this weekend. If he makes it to campus, of course.
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Loy had him on flip watch for a long time which confirms this isn't unexpected.
 
Brooklyndee said:
Would you not agree it seems like the kid has the mindset of a mercenary though? Personally I'm hoping we cut some of those mindsets out of our recruiting approach. I get it, Its the nil approach & the portal. But this has been my one issue with evaluations. We gotta put more time and consideration into their mental approach. Need more "teammates" & less individuals.
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It’s a legit concern with any kid who bounces around like he has.
 
Brooklyndee said:
Would you not agree it seems like the kid has the mindset of a mercenary though? Personally I'm hoping we cut some of those mindsets out of our recruiting approach. I get it, Its the nil approach & the portal. But this has been my one issue with evaluations. We gotta put more time and consideration into their mental approach. Need more "teammates" & less individuals.
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Can we really avoid having some mercenaries in this era? I agree you don't want a team full of them or you end up where FSU is. But I can guarantee all of last year's playoff teams had probability double digit mercenary types that helped them win.
 
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I thought we stopped recruiting him because of this. Then, I read we were recruiting him, again. Maybe, we never stopped. He is definitely a take, talent wise. I have to assume the staff fully vetted this, now that he is at Central. He chose Auburn over LSU. He was transferring to Auburn's doorstep and now he's on LSU's doorstep. We will know his feelings about Miami if he moves to Dade after his OV. Seriously though, the sad part is, with our LB recruiting, I want him. I seriously don't know what's going on with our LB recruiting outside Jordan. It has appeared a mess.
 
Trav said:
Can we really avoid having some mercenaries in this era? I agree you don't want a team full of them or you end up where FSU is. But I can guarantee all of last year's playoff teams had probability double digit mercenary types that helped them win.
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Yeah when you're getting them out of the portal. The portal recruiting & high school recruiting shouldn't even be similar in that context. I've stated my approach to the portal for a while now. They aren't players you should be BUILDING your team with. They're finishing touches. Mercenaries are just fine for a one year commitment. But when you're taking a kid out of highschool it's about longevity and development. It's a whole different mindset. When those kids are mercenaries too you get the same **** happening that we've seen since nil started. Kids that just come in havent played any meaningful snaps,haven't developed etc stick you up yearly or transfer out yearly... That's ****ery. Y'all blame a coach when reality is the **** **** goin on now a coach is just learning how to deal with. It's new to everyone. Athletes near to have some accountability as well.
 
@DMoney in the June 13, 2025 Bank

Recent Auburn decommit LB JaMichael Garrett (Baton Rouge, LA) is no longer visiting this weekend as the staff works through some things.​

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Miami has another big visit weekend set up as it continues to push for a top 5 class. Here is the latest I am hearing:

- The Canes are being aggressive in prioritizing top local talent. WR Calvin Russell (Northwestern) visits this weekend and is a major priority regardless of what happens with other top targets. The same is true for next week's visitor, WR Jasen Lopez (Chaminade)- I don't believe he is an either/or with WR Vance Spafford (Orange County, CA) and the Canes want him badly. I continue to like the Canes for elite RB Derrek Cooper...
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