While 4-star all-purpose back Kameron Martin of Port Arthur (Tx.) Memorial, a former Baylor signee recently granted a release from the Bears, was on his official visit to Auburn last weekend, he texted back and forth with someone he greatly respects.

Former Baylor coach Art Briles.

“He helped me — I still have a great relationship with him,” Martin said. “He just told me Auburn is a great fit for me with Coach Gus Malzahn and his coaching staff,” Martin said. “He said if I was going to Baylor and he was there, it would be the same type of vibe (as at Auburn). He told me Coach Gus would take care of me. He said with him, it’s about the player, about the university. And shoot, he’s an offensive guru.”

Martin, the No. 7 all-purpose back in the 247Sports Composite for 2016, committed to Auburn on Sunday night over TCU. He will arrive on campus Tuesday and is eligible to play in 2016.

As it turns out, Malzahn, and Briles are friends. In fact, earlier this year, Malzahn visited Baylor to brainstorm with Briles. Both are considered great offensive minds.

“When Coach Gus went to Baylor a few months ago, they told (Baylor), ‘You guys have the best running back in the country,’ “ Martin said. “Coach Briles started laughing and was like, ‘We know.’”

Despite Briles’ ugly departure at Baylor, where the program was rocked by a major sexual assault scandal, Martin still looks up to him. So, the coach’s positive words about Auburn had an impact, he noted.

“He’s one of my mentors,” Martin said. “He’s a great guy. It’s sad everything ended that way. Me and Coach Briles will always have a wonderful relationship.”