Auburn Football Transfer Tracker: Roster Shuffles and New Faces
Auburn’s football program is experiencing significant movement as the transfer portal opened for undergraduates. Players nationwide are swiftly making decisions about their future, either departing from or joining the Tigers. Below is an overview of Auburn’s players entering the portal and those committing to the team from elsewhere, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of the roster.
**Players Leaving Auburn (10):**
1. **DB Austin Ausberry:** A former four-star recruit from the Class of 2022, Ausberry entered the portal on Dec. 12 after appearing in a total of five games over the past two seasons.
2. **DL Wilky Denaud:** True freshman Denaud, a three-star recruit, decided to transfer after completing one season at Auburn, without seeing game time in 2023.
3. **S Marquise Gilbert:** Announcing his entry into the portal on Dec. 7, sophomore safety Gilbert participated in three games during the 2023 season.
4. **TE Tyler Fromm:** Senior tight end Fromm, with five seasons at Auburn under his belt, entered the portal on Dec. 6. Known for his blocking skills, he contributed 165 receiving yards and a touchdown to the Tigers.
5. **WR Malcolm Johnson Jr.:** The third Auburn receiver to enter the portal, Johnson, with one year of eligibility left, recorded six catches for 89 yards in 2023.
6. **WR Jyaire Shorter:** With one more year of eligibility, wide receiver Shorter transferred to Auburn from North Texas for the 2023 season, making the decision to enter the portal on Monday.
7. **LB Stephen Sings V:** Former Liberty pass rusher Sings V joined Auburn for a single season, following coach Hugh Freeze from the Flames. He entered the portal on Monday.
8. **WR Omari Kelly:** A sophomore and a four-star recruit from the Class of 2022, Kelly declared his intention to enter the portal on Dec. 1 after playing 131 snaps in the 2023 season.
9. **DL Stephen Johnson:** Announcing his decision on Nov. 28, freshman defensive lineman Johnson expressed gratitude to Auburn while entering the portal with four years of eligibility.
10. **DL Enyce Sledge (Illinois):** Sledge, a three-star recruit from the Class of 2022, posted on social media on Nov. 27 about transferring from Auburn to Illinois with three years of eligibility remaining.
**Players Joining Auburn (1):**
1. **WR Robert Lewis (Georgia State):** On Dec. 10, former Georgia State receiver Lewis committed to Auburn. Standing at 5-foot-10, Lewis, a three-star recruit from the Class of 2020, brings experience and versatility, having caught 70 passes for 877 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.
As the transfer landscape continues to shape Auburn’s roster, these changes promise a dynamic and evolving team for the upcoming seasons. Stay tuned for updates throughout the offseason as the Tigers adapt to these roster adjustments.
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