Defensive back makes it 17 commits

Auburn picked up its 17th early commitment for the 2009 football recruiting class Tuesday, this from Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach State County defensive back Reggie Taylor.

Taylor became the sixth prospect to commit after Auburn's recent senior camp, in which he participated. He picked Auburn over early offers from Iowa State, Memphis and Ball State, according to AuburnSports.com.

He reportedly runs a 4.36-second 40-yard dash. He had 25 tackles, 39 pass breakups and three interceptions as a junior.

Here's the updated list of Auburn commitments:

Terrance Coleman: 3-star DT, 6-1, 244, Mobile Williamson HS
Raymond Cotton: 3-star QB, 6-4, 216, Fort Meade (Md.) Meade HS
Jonathan Evans: 3-star LB, 6-0, 205, Blount HS
Nick Fairley: DT, 6-4, 295, Wesson (Miss.) Copiah-Lincoln CC*
Eltoro Freeman: LB, 5-11, 218, Perkinston (Miss.) Gulf Coast CC*
Harris Gaston: 3-star LB, 6-2, 210, Bessemer Academy
Andre Harris: 3-star OL, 6-4, 327, Hampton (Ga.) Lovejoy HS
Brandon Heavens: 3-star ATH, 5-10, 165, Bessemer Jess Lanier HS
LaVoyd James: 3-star WR, 5-10, 175, Mobile Williamson HS
Wilfred Journet: DE, 6-3, 247, Wesson (Miss.) Copiah-Lincoln CC*
Philip Lutzenkirchen: 4-star TE, 6-4, 245, Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter HS
Aaron Moore: OL, 6-5, 255, Frisco (Texas) Centennial HS
LaDarius Perkins: ATH, 5-9, 180, Greenville (Miss.) St. Joseph HS
Jamontay Pilson: 4-star DT, 6-3, 265, Greenville HS
Rodney Scott: 4-star RB, 5-9, 185, Cross City (Fla.) Dixie County HS
Travante Stallworth: WR, 5-10, 180, Leesville (La.) HS
Reggie Taylor: DB, 5-10, 167, Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach County HS

*-Signed with Auburn out of high school and has committed to re-sign.