![]() ![]() Standing 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, Burton brings elements of speed and elusiveness to an Auburn offense looking for players with the ability to get open in space and create real separation. Wild to see what a quarterback addition can do, as the following day, Ohio State transfer Burton commits. ![]() He knows Philip Montgomery coming from Tulsa, and will compete for a starting position at one of the offensive guard positions during fall camp. He averaged over 25 yards per reception last season. Shorter had some injury concerns at North Texas, but if he stays healthy, he’ll be a factor in this Auburn offense. wanting to add as much competition and potential to that room as possible, and let the chips fall where they may? I think both may be true. Is this an indication of current receivers not stepping up to the plate during spring camp? Or is this simply Hugh Freeze and Co. The addition of Shorter was one we saw coming as Auburn targeted multiple receivers in the transfer portal. If two or three more of Austin Keys, Wesley Steiner, Robert Woodyard, Cam Riley, DeMario Tolan and others rise to the occasion, the Tigers’ linebacker room can create value for the defense. With 246 career tackles (105 coming last season), Nixon can step right in and elevate that linebacker room. The linebacker position was/is somewhat unproven entering the fall, but the addition of Nixon goes a long way to helping alleviate that concern. The linebacker position hasn’t received tons of attention in terms of immediate needs, as offensive positions seemed to have dominated the headlines. Freshman Keldric Faulk joins them at the edge, with Faulk being more of traditional end/edge at 6-foot-5 and 250-plus pounds. While Sings might not start, he adds important depth at a position where three of Auburn’s top four players at the position are now transfers in Sings, Jalen McLeod and Elijah McAlister. With Isaac Ukwu going to Ole Miss, Auburn still needed to add depth at the edge position. Hooks carries some risk, but some nice potential rewards, too. However, when you’re rebuilding talent and trying to do it quickly, taking some chances is the name of the game. At 6-foot-4, it’s hard not to take the chance on a player that has been prone to some silly penalties and mistakes on the football field. Hooks is easily one of the best receiver targets available during the spring transfer portal window. Jalen McLeod Running thoughts on Auburn’s spring transfers in ![]() One quarterback, two rush ends, three receivers, one linebacker and one offensive lineman, so far. Update: Auburn has landed nine transfers and is poised to add more. Quarterback, safety, cornerback, jack/defensive end/rush end, and a “few” offensive linemen are all positions Freeze has specifically mentioned as positions of need during the spring window. ![]() Of course, this number is fluid based on two things: Auburn actually finding the right fits at the right positions (meaning not taking a player just to take a player), and current players leaving the program matching up with what Hugh Freeze and Co. How many transfers might Auburn target this spring?Īuburn is looking at 6-8 spring transfer portal additions, plus or minus some on either side. Who should Auburn pursue? Here’s 5 entires to consider.The portal is open: 3 important needs for Auburn football.Breaking it down: Projected football scholarship distribution chart. ![]()
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