AUBURN — Having to dip into the transfer portal each offseason is just part of a new reality for teams across the country, including Auburn football.
Few, if any, programs are above it. Even the elites.
Georgia and Texas have added 11 transfers this offseason; Oregon has brought in 14. Florida State has ushered in 17. Among the teams who finished in the top 10 of last season’s final AP Top 25 Poll, there have been 151 portal pickups. Michigan (9) and Ohio State (7) are the only ones not in double digits. Washington leads the way with 28, and Ole Miss follows close behind with 24.
The Tigers have added 15 this offseason, with former Colorado and Alabama defensive back Jahquez Robinson being the latest. Hovering around 80 scholarships, Auburn could, in theory, bring in another transfer or two, but the Tigers are likely done making moves with preseason practices about a month away.
With these 15 newcomers officially in, here’s a breakdown of how we see them fitting in for the 2024 season:
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Expected starters (6)
The players: DL Gage Keys, WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith, OT Percy Lewis, WR Robert Lewis, DL Isaiah Raikes and S Jerrin Thompson
Penn State transfer KeAndre Lambert-Smith is the flashiest name Auburn nabbed out of the portal, as he was the leading receiver for the Nittany Lions in 2023. Offensive lineman Percy Lewis may be the most important addition, though, as he’s expected to be Auburn’s starting left tackle. Robert Lewis (Georgia State) will likely be among the three most productive receivers for the Tigers, and safety Jerrin Thompson (Texas) all but locked down a starting role throughout spring practice.
There’s going to be plenty…
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Author : The Montgomery Advertiser
Publish date : 2024-07-03 09:08:59
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