The revolving door on The Plains is spinning at record speed. Just week after the transfer portal window opened, Head Coach Alex Golesh has secured 12 new commitments, aggressively restocking a roster that has seen 33 departures.
New Quarterback Room
With Deuce Knight and Jackson Arnold (who officially signed with UNLV today) departing, Golesh has completely revamped the quarterback room. Auburn has received commitments from:
- Locklan Hewlett: A passer who fits the tempo-based decision making Golesh requires.
- Byrum Brown: A dynamic dual-threat option who brings experience and mobility.
This competition will define the spring, but Golesh has ensured he has bodies to run his system.
Weapons for the System
To replace the production of the outgoing receivers, Auburn has raided the portal for speed. Jeremiah Koger, Christian Neptune, and Kory Pettigrew have all pledged to the Tigers. These additions, combined with earlier commit Brady Marchese, give the offense a completely new look on the perimeter.
Trenches and Defense
The rebuild extends to the line of scrimmage. Commitments from OT Stanton Ramil and TE Xavier Newsom provide immediate depth. Defensively, the secondary gets a boost with CB Gavin Jenkins and Safety Fred Gaskin.
Portal Snapshot (Jan 8)
- Outgoing Players: 33 (Notable: Jackson Arnold to UNLV, D'Angelo Barber)
- Incoming Commits: 12
- Top Needs Remaining: Defensive Line depth, Inside Linebacker