HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA -- When going into battle in the rugged Southeastern Conference, it probably doesn't hurt to have a tank on your side.

In 2020, Auburn will have just that.

Tank Bigsby, an elite running back from Callaway High and one of the most coveted offensive recruits in the country, committed to the Tigers on Friday over Georgia, LSU and South Carolina for what has to be considered one of the biggest verbals of the Gus Malzahn era as Auburn coach. The 6-feet, 210-pound Bigsby is the No. 31 overall recruit and No. 7 running back nationally in the industry generated 247Sports Composite. Additionally, he checks in as the No. 4 recruit in talent-rich Georgia.

"It was the atmosphere and the coaches and just being around good people," Bigsby said.

Bigsby becomes the 18th commitment in the 2020 Auburn class, which jumped six spots to No. 6 in the 247Sports team rankings with his commitment. His pledge is the icing on the proverbial cake for the Tigers' sensational summer of recruiting. The morning of June 1, Auburn had just six commitments and the No. 29 class ranking.

"This is one of my favorite players in the country, one of the most complete running backs in America,” 247Sports Director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong said. “(He) rushed for over 2,000 yards as a junior with most of that damage coming in the state playoffs. He’s a hard runner, can make people miss between the tackles and he’s a guy that can go the distance."