Hamilton (Ariz.) Chandler offensive tackle Christian Westerman is saying War Eagle instead of Hook 'em Horns now. The five-star prospect, who committed to Texas in April, switched from Texas to Auburn today at a news conference at his high school.

"I have spent countless hours and months considering all the things that matter to me for my college future and football future and Auburn just came out on top in the end," Westerman said. "It was about the Auburn coaches, especially coach [Gene] Chizick and my offensive line coach, Jeff Grimes, the Auburn family and the fact that there was a relationship that has now been solidified for many months now. In the end it was about people, trust, love and family."

This is quite a coup for Auburn, which jumps to No. 9 in the class rankings. The move also affects the Longhorns, who slip to No. 2 after holding the top spot since the rankings were released in June.

For Westerman, No. 6 in the ESPNU 150 and the No. 2 OT in the county, it was the recent coaching changes in Austin, including the retirement of offensive line coach Mac McWhorter, that got him to start rethinking his commitment. He looked at USC, scheduling an official visit, but never took it.

He took an official visit to Auburn, and while he said he was still committed to Texas, it was obvious he was looking around. In the end, it wasn't a sub-par season by Texas that did the Horns in with the 6-foot-4, 290-pounder, it was losing McWhorter.