“It’s just Mississippi State,” Lockhart said.A top-150 overall player in the class and the No. 17 linebacker, Lockhart made a surprise commitment to Auburn when he made a late-night announcement back in May.

Earlier this week, 4-star offensive tackle Carde Smith also backed off his Auburn commitment.

Auburn’s 2025 class is still ranked in the top 10, and will look to make some big splashes at Big Cat Weekend next month.