There's a new leader in Rondell Bothroyd's recruitment.

The defensive line transfer from Wake Forest entered the portal late, but he's working to check off his visits before he comes to a decision. Auburn was the first stop and the Tigers are right where they want to be.

"They’re at the top, I love it here," Bothroyd said. "They’re at the top with the best of them, you can’t really go wrong with Auburn."

During his visit, Bothroyd spoke with head coach Hugh Freeze, defensive coordinator Ron Roberts and defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett.

"All the coaches are great," Bothroyd said. "Just explained to me how I fit in. They’re thinking the same position I played at Wake. The field end and then bounce around if I can. You gotta earn it wherever you go."

Over his five-year career at Wake Forest, Bothroyd recorded 136 tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks and forced four fumbles.

Bothroyd actually played against Freeze and company while Freeze was at Liberty last fall, as Wake Forest escaped with a 37-36 victory over the Flames.

"I saw first-hand what they’re capable of so it would be a cool fit," Bothroyd said. "Just gotta keep weighing more options."

His options include Oklahoma and Penn State, two other schools that Bothroyd will check out this week. Notre Dame and USC have also been in contact, but time may prevent Bothroyd from taking a visit to those programs.

He'd like to have a decision made soon and will have one year of eligibility remaining.