Auburn football transfer portal tracker | Latest news, developments

AUBURN — Alex Golesh‘s first eight months as Auburn football‘s head coach will be imperative to the success of his first season at the helm, but his first month hasn’t done him many favors.

Before the former South Florida head coach even gets his first opportunity to lead the Tigers into a game on the Plains, he’s being tasked with wading through one of the more talented rosters in the sport and carving out his group of guys for the 2026 campaign.

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The returns to this point have been, understandably, disheartening. The Tigers were slated to have nearly 30 players in the transfer portal when it opened Friday, Jan. 2, and two-thirds of them were former blue-chip signees, helping comprise the 13th-most-talented roster in the nation last season.

While the likes of Cam Coleman and Deuce Knight will be looking at their options elsewhere, it’ll be up to Golesh and his newly hired staff to do the hard part: build a roster that can compete in the SEC while pushing to retain some of that outgoing talent.

As the offseason continues, stay tuned here for a full rundown of the latest changes on Auburn‘s roster.

Live updates on Auburn football’s roster: Who’s in, out on the Plains?

UCLA defensive back transfer recaps Auburn football visit

Jan. 9 (4:35 p.m.): Andre Jordan Jr., who spent the past season at UCLA, wrapped his transfer visit with Auburn on Friday evening, departing with high praise for cornerbacks coach DeMarcus Van Dyke.

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“He’s really energetic,” Jordan said. “He’s young. He could teach me the things he went through, and I could pour that into my game, make me a better player.”

Jordan spent two seasons at Oregon State before joining the Bruins, and he left Los Angeles after leading the Big Ten with 10 pass deflections. Jordan said he has just one visit left, Arizona State, and plans to make a commitment soon after.

Auburn football WR Eric Singleton Jr. reportedly entering transfer portal

Jan. 9 (1:19 p.m.): Eric Singleton Jr. had declared for the NFL Draft, but he’ll reportedly be entering the transfer portal. It’s unclear if Singleton will forgo professional opportunities while in the portal. At Auburn, Singleton caught 58 passes for 534 yards and three touchdowns.

Alabama DL transfer wraps up Auburn football visit

REQUIRED READING: Alabama DL transfer Kelby Collins details Auburn football visit

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Jan. 9 (1:10 p.m.): After spending the past three seasons at two different SEC schools, a former top-100 player and consensus blue-chip prospect was back on the Plains this week visiting Auburn.

Kelby Collins, who spent the 2025 season with Alabama after beginning his college career at Florida, exited his transfer visit with Auburn on Friday, and he’s currently looking at three SEC programs.

Collins and his younger brother, Arkansas State transfer Drew Collins, have already visited Mississippi State, and they’ll head to South Carolina following their Auburn visit.

“We want it to happen, but if he decides to go somewhere else we’ve done that before,” Kelby Collins said of playing with his brother. “We’re looking to make our decision pretty soon after that (South Carolina) visit.”

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Auburn football offensive line reserve reportedly entering transfer portal

Jan. 9 (10:47 a.m.): Shortly after Auburn made a splash on the offensive line, it saw some attrition, as Tyler Johnson will reportedly enter the transfer portal after three seasons on the Plains.

James Madison OT Joseph Simmons signs with Auburn football

Jan. 9 (10:37 a.m.): Simmons signed with the Tigers on Friday, a source tells the Montgomery Advertiser, becoming the 16th addition to Auburn’s transfer class. He’s the second offensive lineman, joining Michigan State transfer Stanton Ramil.

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Simmons started every game at left tackle for the Dukes in 2025, and he gave up three sacks in 355 opportunities, according to Pro Football Focus.

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Auburn football adds Keshaun Singleton, Byrum Brown’s top target in 2025

Jan. 9 (10:19 a.m.): Golesh has brought another pass-catcher from South Florida to Auburn in Singleton, who signed with the program Friday, a sourced confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser.

Singleton’s the 15th member of Auburn’s transfer class, and the sixth player who caught passes from Byrum Brown in 2025. A rising redshirt junior, Singleton is expected to have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

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The past two seasons saw Singleton perform as one of South Florida’s best receivers, including a team-leading 877 receiving yards in 2025. In all, Singleton caught 76 passes for 1,285 yards and 11 touchdowns across 25 games.

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Xavier Chaplin becomes third former Tiger to join Florida State

Jan. 9 (9:36 a.m.): Xavier Chaplin is heading from Auburn to Tallahassee, according to multiple reports, joining former Auburn quarterback Ashton Daniels and Bradyn Joiner, who began his career on the Plains before transferring to Purdue last season.

Oregon State QB arrives for Auburn football visit

Jan. 9 (9:10 a.m.): Tristan Ti’a, a rising sophomore, arrived for a visit to Auburn on Friday morning. Ti’a played in three games for the Beavers in 2025, completing 37 of his 53 pass attempts for 385 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions.

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Mizzou EDGE Nate Johnson recaps Auburn football visit

Jan. 9 (9 a.m.): Auburn hosted an SEC defender Thursday in Nate Johnson, who spent one season at Missouri following two years at Appalachian State.

“The coaching staff is amazing,” he said. “The hospitality they showed towards me and my wife was top-notch. The facility — all the facilities in the SEC are amazing, but I feel like this one just pops out a little more. The town is pretty good. The fanbase is amazing. They just have a top, top level in every aspect.”

Which transfers have committed to Auburn football? Full list

9. WR Christian Neptune (South Florida)

   • 247: No. 582 (No. 107 WR)

   • On3: No. 1,075 (No. 166 WR)

10. CB Gavin Jenkins (South Florida)

    • On3: No. 1,552 (No. 182 CB)

12. QB Locklan Hewlett (South Florida)

    • On3: No. 1,483 (No. 115 QB)

13. WR Kory Pettigrew (South Florida)

    • 247: No. 1,015 (No. 145 WR)

    • On3: No. 1,557 (No. 236 WR)

14. DL Cody Sigler (Arkansas State)

    • 247: No. 1,251 (No. 98 DL)

15. TE Xavier Newsom (Howard)

    • 247: No. 1,347 (No. 69 TE)

    • On3: No. 1,305 (No. 70 TE)

16. LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio)

    • On3: No. 1,940 (No. 12 LS)

Which transfers are Auburn football, Alex Golesh targeting?

Here’s a list of Auburn’s confirmed visitors from the transfer portal through Friday, Jan. 9.

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• Quarterback: Byrum Brown (USF → Auburn); Tristan Ti’a (Oregon State)

• Running back: Brandon High Jr. (Cal); Ja’Kobi Jackson (Florida); Makhi Frazier (Michigan State)

• Wide receiver: Kyler Parker (LSU); Mylan Graham (Ohio State); Noah Rogers (NC State)

• Tight end: Randy Pittman Jr. (Florida State); Jonathan Echols (USF → Auburn); Xavier Newsom (Howard → Auburn)

• Offensive line: Joseph Simmons (James Madison → Auburn); Devin Vass (Kansas State → West Virginia); Grant Seagren (Oklahoma State → Northwestern); Tegra Tshabola (Ohio State)

• Defensive line: Cody Sigler (Arkansas State → Auburn); De’Marion Thomas (Oklahoma State → Houston); Saadiq Clements (North Texas → Oklahoma State)

• Edger rusher: Nate Johnson (Mizzou)

• Cornerback: Andre Jordan Jr. (UCLA)

• Specialists: LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio → Auburn)

Italics denote player has committed to a new school.

What Auburn football players are going into the transfer portal? Full list

• Running back: Damari Alston; Durell Robinson Jr.

• Tight end: Hollis Davidson; Preston Howard

• Offensive line: Broderick Shull; DeAndre Carter (Iowa State); Dylan Senda (Toledo); Favour Ebuka Edwin; Seth Wilfred; Tyler Johnson; Xavier Chaplin (Florida State)

• Edge rusher: Jamonta Waller (Arkansas)

• Linebacker: Caleb Wheatland (Michigan State); Robert Woodyard Jr. (Missouri)

• Cornerback: A’Mon Lane-Ganus (South Florida); Donovan Starr (Clemson); Jay Crawford (Ole Miss); Kayin Lee (Tennessee); Raion Strader (Pitt)

• Safety: Kensley Louidor-Faustin (Missouri); Taye Seymore (North Texas)

• Specialists: K Towns McGough

Which Auburn football players are returning? Full list

• Offensive line: Kail Ellis

• Wide receiver: Sam Turner

• Edge rusher: Jared Smith; Joseph Phillips

What’s the latest with transfer portal calendar? Here’s what to know

After having two portal windows last offseason, including a 30-day span for the majority of December, the NCAA consolidated chances for football players to transfer this year, eliminating a spring transfer window and moving the lone period to a two-week span — from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 — following the College Football Playoff.

Players who wish to enter the portal must do so in that window, but they’re not required to enroll at a new school before the entry deadline.

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Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@gannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam’s work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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