In a surprising turn of events, Caleb Cunningham, the highly-touted 5-star wide receiver committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, has announced that he will not be attending Auburn’s Big Cat Weekend this weekend. Cunningham took to Twitter (now X) to make his decision public, affirming his commitment to Alabama and addressing speculation about his loyalty.
In his initial tweet, Cunningham clearly stated, “I won’t be at Auburn’s Big Cat Weekend this weekend.” This was followed by a second tweet aimed at dispelling rumors about his commitment to Alabama. He wrote, “Also, Bama ain’t paid me nothing so y’all stop thinking that!!!” This firm declaration underscores his steadfast commitment to Alabama and aims to counter any unfounded rumors of financial inducements.
Last week, Cunningham reinforced his dedication to Alabama, asserting that he is fully committed to the Crimson Tide. “Shoot, I’m locked in, for real. I’m not going anywhere,” Cunningham told BamaOnLine. He further elaborated, “I might take other visits just to have fun and get out of the house, but I’m definitely really committed to Bama. I’m not going anywhere, for sure. People can talk, but I know I’m locked in. I’m not going anywhere.”
Cunningham’s absence from Auburn’s Big Cat Weekend is notable given the high profile of the event, which is designed to attract top recruits and showcase the Tigers’ football program. Despite Cunningham’s clear commitment to Alabama, Auburn is still hosting a variety of promising recruits for the event. According to Auburn Daily’s Brian Smith, the following players are scheduled to attend:
#### Class of 2025:
– **Jared Smith**, Defensive End, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
– **Derick Smith**, Wide Receiver/Safety, Selma (Ala.) Southside (committed to Alabama)
– **Anquon Fegans**, Safety, Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson
– **Caleb Cunningham**, Wide Receiver, Ackerman (Miss.) Choctaw County (Alabama commitment, previously confirmed attendance)
– **Ousmane Kromah**, Running Back, Leesburg (Ga.) Lee County
– **Blake Woodby**, Cornerback, Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances
– **Shekai Mills-Knight**, Running Back, Chattanooga (Tenn.) The Baylor School
#### Class of 2026:
– **Cederian Morgan**, Wide Receiver, Alexander City (Ala.) Benjamin Russell
– **JaMichael Garrett**, Linebacker, Gulf Shores (Ala.) High School
– **Hezekiah Harris**, Edge Rusher, Huntsville (Ala.) Jemison
– **Anthony “Tank” Jones**, Edge Rusher, Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul’s
– **Shadarius Toodle**, Linebacker, Mobile (Ala.) Cottage Hill Christian Academy
– **Zelus Hicks**, Safety, Carrollton (Ga.) High School
– **Xavier Tiller**, Tight End, Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes
While Cunningham’s decision to skip the Big Cat Weekend may shift some focus away from Auburn’s event, the Tigers remain committed to recruiting top talent. The ongoing effort to build a competitive roster continues, with Auburn working hard to attract and secure commitments from future stars.