BREAKING: Auburn adds in-state DB Damonte Tabb to 2026 signing class

Auburn on the last day of the early signing period has added an in-state safety to its 2026 recruiting class.

Thompson defensive back Damonta Tabb, who had 11 interceptions as a senior, on Friday announced plans to sign with Auburn.

Tabb, who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 195 pounds, received an offer from the Tigers earlier in the day.

Tabb also had offers from West Virginia, Maryland, USF, Cincinnati and Baylor, among others.

As a senior, Tabb helped lead Thompson to the 7A state championship. He finished with 78 tackles, including 50 solos, four tackles for loss, 11 pass deflections, a fumble recovery and 11 interceptions.

THE BEST SAFETY SZN IN THE COUNTRY HANDS DOWN.

Damonte Tabb 2026 Safety
@DamonteTabb
7A THOMPSON HS AL
2026 S 6'3 195Lbs 4.5 40
PH# 205-902-7367

70TKL 45Solo 6TFL 10PBU
10 INT 1PICK6 AL 7A Leader
6'5 Wingspan
1Force Fumble & Recovery pic.twitter.com/boDMgEMYVw

— MICAH FLEMING (@Picksix_3) November 25, 2025

Damonte Tabb has THREE INTERCEPTIONS tonight! pic.twitter.com/S8elu2iSQQ

— Thompson Football (@WARRIORNATION20) November 22, 2025