The Opening Atlanta 2015

Eli Stove competes at The Opening Atlanta on March 22, 2015. (Wesley Sinor/wsinor@al.com)

Eli Stove, the nation's No. 7 wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite, committed to Auburn's coaching staff Saturday during his visit to the campus for Big Cat Weekend.

The 6-foot-1, 178-pounder from Niceville, Fla., also attended Auburn's A-Day game last month. Following the game he named the Tigers his leader, and said he nearly committed before leaving the Plains.

Stove's relationship with his primary recruiter, Auburn wide receivers coach Dameyune Craig, was a key factor in his decision.

"(Craig) is wild," Stove told AL.com earlier this spring. "He's a good coach. I feel like I'd be really comfortable around him if I play for him. I love that program."

Stove holds nearly 30 offers, including Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma. He caught 54 passes for 719 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior last season.

With Stove, Auburn's 2016 recruiting class has reached eight total commitments.

BOOM!!! — Coach Gus Malzahn (@CoachGusMalzahn) May 30, 2015

Big Warrrrrrrrrrrrr Eagle! @CoachDCraig — Rhett Lashlee (@rhettlashlee) May 30, 2015

Check out the four-star prospect's junior highlights in the video below, and stay tuned to AL.com as this story develops.