Reuben Foster switches commitment from Alabama to Auburn

Reuben Foster, the nation's No. 3 recruit, switched his commitment from Alabama to Auburn today during an afternoon press conference.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker committed to Alabama in July.

He seemed rock solid in his commitment, even though he transferred from Troup (LaGrange, Ga.) to Auburn (Ala.), a short distance from Auburn University.

As recently as Friday, he reiterated that he was 100 percent committed to Alabama.

Throughout the recruiting process, Foster has been linked to Newnan (Ga.) safety Tray Matthews, who has been committed to Georgia since last August. With Foster announcing his commitment to Auburn, Matthews may soon follow suit.

Foster joins a loaded defensive haul for the Tigers that features Carl Lawson, Dee Liner, Trey Johnson and Tashawn Bower.

"At the end of the day, I felt like Auburn University is the best place for me and my family," Foster said during the ceremony, which was shown on Ustream.