AUBURN | Auburn added 15 players in the winter transfer portal and is right back at it with the spring portal opening April 16.
So far, the Tigers have added three players and lost five in the spring portal, which closes for incoming players Friday..
Below is a look at the transfers by position and the impact each will have on AU's depth chart.
*****THE LATEST: Auburn landed commitments from linebacker Caleb Wheatland, and defensive linemen Jay Hardy and James Ash in the last two days.
QUARTERBACK
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0): None
Current (2): Jr. Jackson Arnold, TFr. Deuce Knight
Incoming (1): Sr. Ashton Daniels
The Skinny: Auburn has an entirely new quarterback room with the additions of Arnold and Daniels from the portal and Knight in the 2025 class. Daniels will arrive this summer after graduating from Stanford. AU may seek a fourth QB from the portal to fill out the depth chart, but it would have to be a player that would be satisfied with being a backup.
RUNNING BACK
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0): None
Current (4): Sr. Damari Alston, Jr. Jeremiah Cobb, So. Durell Robinson, TFr. Alvin Henderson
Incoming (1): TFr. Omar Mabson
The Skinny: Auburn returns their top two backups from last year, and added Robinson from the portal and two high school signees. Mabson, who reclassified from the 2026 class, will enroll this summer. Robinson missed spring with an injury but will return this fall for what should be a good competition.
WIDE RECEIVER
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0):
Current (7): Sr. Horatio Fields, Jr. Eric Singleton, So. Cam Coleman, So. Malcolm Simmons, So. Perry Thompson, RFr. Bryce Cain, TFr. Sam Turner
Incoming (2): TFr. Derick Smith, TFr. Erick Smith
The Skinny: Singleton and Fields, two portal additions, were standouts in the spring and strengthened an already quality group. It's probably AU's strongest position going into 2025. The Smith brothers are scheduled to enroll this summer. AU has a spot left if they want to add another receiver from the portal but that appears unlikely at this time.
TIGHT END
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0): None
Current (6): Gr. Brandon Frazier, Sr. Tate Johnson, Sr. Rico Walker, Jr. Preston Howard, TFr. Hollis Davidson, TFr. Ryan Ghea
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: Auburn appears settled at tight end after adding Howard from the portal and two freshman signees to the roster in January. AU also moved Johnson over from the offensive line for more blocking.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Transfers out (1): Bradyn Joiner (PUR)
Transfers in (0): None
Current (14): Sr. Jeremiah Wright, Sr. Dillon Wade, Sr. Izavion Miller, Mason Murphy, Jr. Connor Lew, Jr. Xavier Chaplin, Jr. Seth Wilfred, So. Tyler Johnson, So. Dylan Senda, So. Clay Wedin, RFr. DeAndre Carter, RFr. Favour Edwin, TFr. Broderick Shull, TFr. Tai Buster
Incoming (2): TFr. Jacobe Ward, TFr. Kail Ellis
The Skinny: Auburn added two key tackles during the winter portal in Chaplin and Murphy, who are both on track to be starters. The unit is deep and includes seven players with a combined 152 starts. Ward and Ellis are expected to report this summer. AU may look at an OL in the portal with experience playing center.
INTERIOR DEFENSIVE LINE
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (2): Sr. Jay Hardy (LIB), Sr. James Ash (FAMU)
Current (5): Sr. Quientrail Jamison-Travis, Sr. Dallas Walker, So. Malik Blocton, TFr. Malik Autry, TFr. Jourdin Crawford
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: Auburn needed more depth here and struck quickly in the portal to add Hardy and Ash. They should play immediately with DL coach Vontrell King-Williams preferring to play a lot of guys in his rotation.
DEFENSIVE END AND BUCK
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0): None
Current (10): Sr. Keyron Crawford, Sr. Chris Murray, Sr. Zeke Walker, Jr. Keldric Faulk, So. Amaris Williams, RFr. Jamonta Waller, RFr. Joe Phillips, TFr. Jared Smith, TFr. Darrion Smith, TFr. Antonio Coleman
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: This is a talented group with a good mix of veterans and young guys. Williams had a breakout spring and Faulk should be one of the SEC's best defenders. There's versatility in this group with several players capable of playing defensive tackle including Walker and Faulk, especially in passing situations.
INSIDE LINEBACKER
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (1): Caleb Wheatland (MARY)
Current (7): Jr. Robert Woodyard, So. Demarcus Riddick, So. Xavier Atkins, RFr. D.J. Barber, TFr. Jakaleb Faulk, TFr. Elijah Melendez, TFr. Blake Deas
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: AU needed an experienced Mike 'backer and found that in Wheatland, who played in 36 career games with 13 starts at Maryland. This group, which has several very talented underclassmen, will also benefit from Wheatland's leadership.
CORNERBACK AND NICKEL
Transfers out (2): J.C. Hart (UT), Tyler Scott
Transfers in (0): None
Current (7): Jr. Champ Anthony, Jr. Kayin Lee, Jr. Raion Strader, So. Jay Crawford, TFr. Blake Woodby, TFr. Donovan Starr, TFr. Devin Williams
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: Auburn returns several players with starting experience and added Strader from the portal and three talented freshmen. With this much talent and depth, it's no surprise that a couple of players chose to transfer out. AU would like to sign one more cornerback or safety from the portal to add another veteran to its secondary.
SAFETY
Transfers out (2): Terrance Love (COL), S CJ Johnson
Transfers in (0): None
Current (8): Sr. Jahquez Robinson, Jr. Taye Seymore, So. Kaleb Harris, So. Sylvester Smith, So. Kensley Louidor-Faustin, RFr. A'Mon Lane-Ganus, TFr. Eric Winters, TFr. Anquon Fegans
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: While listed as safeties, several of these players including Smith and Louidor-Faustin can play nickel. Harris started as a true freshman and Fegans or Winters could end up doing the same by midseason. AU would like to sign one more cornerback or safety from the portal to add another veteran to its secondary.
SPECIAL TEAMS
Transfers out (0): None
Transfers in (0): None
Current (5): Jr. P Hudson Kaak, Jr. K Connor Gibbs, Jr. K Alex McPherson, So. K Towns McGough, TFr. P John McGuire
Incoming (0): None
The Skinny: McPherson was back healthy this spring and AU's two portal additions, Kaak and Gibbs, performed well.
TOTALS
Transfers out: 5
Transfers in: 3
Current: 75
Incoming: 6
PROJECTED TOTAL: 84
