Jovon Robinson

Jovon Robinson committed to Auburn. (Photo courtesy of 247Sports)

Jovon Robinson, the nation's top-rated junior college player, verbally committed to Auburn Thursday morning.

Robinson, who signed with Auburn in 2012 but was later ruled academically ineligible, picked the Tigers over heavy interest from Alabama and the rest of the Southeastern Conference.

"I have taken visits and evaluated every school that offered me the opportunity to be a part of their program, and after careful thought and consideration, I have chosen to verbally commit to Auburn University," Robinson said in a release. "I have a long relationship with coach Gus Malzahn, and have developed a strong bond with assistant coaches Rhett Lashlee and Tim Horton, who did an outstanding job recruiting me."

Robinson was caught up in an academic controversy when one of his high school guidance counselors admitted to altering his grades in order for him to qualify at Auburn. He left Auburn after only two weeks, took a season off and then enrolled at Georgia Military College in 2013. At GMC, he quickly showed coaches around the country just how good he is.

The five-star running back guided Georgia Military College to the junior college national championship game, rushing for 2,387 yards and 34 touchdowns last season. Two of his GMC teammates, DaVonte Lambert and Devaroe Lawrence, signed with Auburn last year.

"It has been a true pleasure to be able to coach Jovon, and I am happy that he will have the opportunity to continue his football career at Auburn University," GMC offensive coordinator Ross Robinson said. "I enjoyed having the opportunity to recruit him, and I am proud of the way he has conducted the recruiting process this time around."

Alabama pushed hard for Robinson, but the talented running back kept taking visits back to Auburn. He visited Auburn twice in April, including the school's A-Day spring game, and kept a close relationship with Auburn coach Gus Malzahn.

Robinson is expected to graduate from GMC in December and enroll at Auburn in January.

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