In the end, Brodarious Hamm said he “went with his heart” when the 4-star offensive lineman from Griffin (Ga.) Spalding called Auburn on Monday evening and committed to Tigers coach Gus Malzahn.

"He said he was excited about getting me up there," Hamm told AuburnUndercover.

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Hamm is a big pickup for the Tigers.

Hamm, the No. 32 offensive tackle in the 247Sports Composite, could be a tackle or guard in college. Auburn has not told him precisely which spot he would play, Hamm said, adding he has no preference.

Until recently, Hamm was a Tennessee commit.

He pledged to the Vols over Auburn and Georgia in April, but told AuburnUndercover on Sunday night he de-committed last Thursday.

The de-commitment came only two days after he visited the Tigers.

“They’ve always been there,” Hamm said of Auburn.

While at Auburn last week, Hamm spent time with head coach Gus Malzahn, offensive line coach J.B. Grimes and defensive line coach Rodney Garner, his area recruiter.

"They told me they just really want me," Hamm said.

For Auburn, Hamm is commitment No. 11 but the first on the offensive line. The Tigers are expected to sign three to four offensive linemen in the 2016 class, though the numbers are fluid.

Hamm is one of six 4-star recruits currently in the class, which is up to No. 16 in the recruiting team rankings.

Hamm attended multiple games at Jordan-Hare Stadium last year. He already has been on campus a few times in 2015.

Now, he’s an Auburn commit.

“I feel like I’ll fit in pretty good if I work hard when I get to Auburn,” Hamm said.

Asked if he planned to visit other schools, Hamm replied, “Probably not."