Owen Pappoe made The Opening history last summer when he became the first rising sophomore to earn an invitation to Nike's event in Beaverton, Ore.

As one of the top prospects in the 2019 class, Pappoe again was selected for the event. The 6-foot, 210-pound Pappoe earned several major offers before his freshman year at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., including Auburn.

Pappoe said Sunday that he visited Auburn about four weeks ago.

"It was cool," the five-star recruit said. "I spent a whole bunch of time with (linebackers) Coach (Travis) Williams watching film with him. He got to meet my family for the first time so it was real cool."

Pappoe said he's just "been chilling" this summer and has also visited Georgia, Florida, Florida State and Miami. After The Opening, he's likely done with visits for the summer.

Pappoe is ranked as the nation's No. 6 overall prospect in the class of 2019. Alabama, Georgia and Clemson have also offered.

But Auburn should feel good about its chances.

"They've always been one of my top schools though I don't talk about them much," Pappoe said.

"The relationships I have with the coaches over there, it's real tight. I know if I were to go there, they would take care of me and I would play a big part of their defense."