After a season with horrific quarterback play, Auburn picked up a huge commitment at the position over the weekend. Although Tigers’ fans must wait until 2018 for Joey Gatewood to hit the field, the big-bodied dual-threat quarterback is a potential game-changer.
At 6-3, 225 pounds and boasting a versatile skill set, the sophomore from Bartram Trail High School (Jacksonville, Fla.) has drawn comparisons to former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton and even Andrew Luck.
“It’s the place I really thought I could see myself at in the future,” Gatewood told 247 Sports. “It’s a great program run by great people and great coaches. It’s great to be a Tiger.”
After picking up numerous Power Five offers last spring, he opted for an early commitment, selecting the Tigers over heavy favorite Florida State. Here is what Auburn fans have to look forward to in 2018 and beyond:
