Armwood running back Eric Smith officially became an Auburn Tiger this morning when he signed his National Letter-of-Intent during a signing ceremony at Armwood.

Most of Smith’s family was sporting Auburn University apparel, including his younger brother Petey, a standout junior linebacker with the Hawks who is expected to be one of the nation’s top recruits next season.

So, of course, Petey knew the question was coming, considering the attire he chose Wednesday: just how interested is he in joining his brother when his high school career his over?

“It’s a possibility,” he said.

Petey Smith said Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville was at Armwood’s campus within the last few weeks and extended an offer to him, as well as an offer to junior defensive back Angelo Hadley and junior defensive lineman Ryne Giddins. It is one of many offers Smith has collected from a major Division I program.

Petey Smith said the trio of Hawks standout junior defensive players have at least discussed the possibility of heading to Auburn together. How serious they were in those discussions remains to be seen.

However, Petey should at least expect his recruitment to Auburn to pick up very soon - but not from coaches at the Southeastern Conference school.

“Oh, I’m going to be talking to him,” brother Eric said with a smile. “I know it’s going to be his decision where he’ll end up going, but I’d love it if he ended up at Auburn with me.”