Auburn football has received a significant boost with the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Jamonta Waller. Waller, who previously committed to Florida, has flipped to Auburn, joining the Tigers’ strong 2024 recruiting class under head coach Hugh Freeze. This addition is expected to enhance Auburn’s defensive lineup significantly.
In terms of transfers, Auburn has been active this offseason, bringing in several players to strengthen their roster. Key additions include players across various positions, providing depth and experience to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Next month, Auburn football has the chance to add another significant player to their class of 2025. Jared Smith, a 4-star recruit from Alabaster, Alabama, will announce his commitment on August 3. His top choices include Auburn, South Carolina, USC, Florida State, Georgia, and Ole Miss. Auburn is competing fiercely to secure his commitment, which would further strengthen their recruiting class under head coach Hugh Freeze.
Jared Smith, a 4-star recruit from Alabaster, Alabama, is nearing his commitment announcement on August 3. He has taken official visits to all his top schools except Auburn but is familiar with Auburn’s campus, having participated in a 7v7 camp there. Despite South Carolina previously being the frontrunner, Auburn is making a strong push. On3 Sports’ Chad Simmons has predicted that Smith will choose Auburn. Smith will also return to Auburn for Big Cat Weekend on July 27, ahead of his final decision.
Every transfer the Tigers have added this offseason
Head coach Hugh Freeze and the Auburn football coaching staff have been active in the transfer portal this offseason. With 20 players departing, Auburn has brought in 16 transfers to strengthen their roster. Here is the full list of additions from all transfer portal windows:
1. Caleb Burton (WR) – Ohio State
2. Avery Jones (OL) – East Carolina
3. Lawrence Johnson (DL) – Purdue
4. Nick Mardner (WR) – Cincinnati
5. DeMario Tolan (LB) – LSU
6. Elijah McAllister (EDGE) – Vanderbilt
7. Justin Rogers (DL) – Kentucky
8. Austin Keys (LB) – Ole Miss
9. Mose Jeffery M’ba (DL) – Independence Community College (JUCO)
10. Gunner Britton (OL) – Western Kentucky
11. Rivaldo Fairweather (TE) – FIU
12. Jyaire Shorter (WR) – North Texas
13. Brian Battie (RB) – USF
14. Dillon Wade (OL) – Tulsa
15. Sydney Harris (CB) – Arizona State
16. Peyton Thorne (QB) – Michigan State
These additions are expected to make a significant impact on Auburn’s performance in the upcoming season.
