Four-star edge Jared Smith, who is ranked the No. 2 overall recruit in the state of Alabama, has committed to Auburn. Smith, who attends Thompson High School in Alabaster, Ala., announced his decision Saturday during a ceremony in Birmingham. He chose Auburn over Georgia, Florida State, South Carolina, USC and Ole Miss, among others. “Why not stay in-state?,” he said. “You know, play for your people. Just the culture that (Auburn has) built, the atmosphere. Even if they’re losing, every game the atmosphere (is great). “The coaching staff (stands out) and the home feeling, and it’s only like an…