Auburn's JUCO transfers under Malzahn

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Auburn's 19 junior college transfers during Gus Malzahn's head coaching tenure

 

The top-ranked junior college transfer this year, former Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham was the top-ranked dual threat quarterback out of Stephenville, Texas in 2015. He was was 75 of 109 for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman at Baylor, appearing in 10 games with three starts before a broken ankle ended his season. He attended classes at McLennan Community College this fall.

Stidham will compete for the starting job for the 2017 season.

Jarrett Stidham

Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is pictured during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

A three-star recruit out of Allan Hancock College in 2013, Cameron Artis-Payne went on to rush for 2,218 yards and 19 touchdowns in his two seasons at Auburn. Artis-Payne led the SEC with 1,608 rushing yards and 13 scores in 2014.

Cameron Artis-Payne

Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne stiff arms Alabama defensive back Bradley Sylve during the second half Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Bryant-Deny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Julie Bennett/ jbennett@al.com)

A four-star recruit out of Hutchinson Community College in 2013, Ben Bradley made 36 tackles with six for loss including one sack in two seasons. He was a starter at defensive tackle in 2014.

Ben Bradley

Auburn defensive lineman Ben Bradley is shown at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. (Mark Almond/ malmond@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Hutchinson Community College in 2013, Devonte Danzey appeared in 29 games over three seasons. He split time as a starting guard and center.

Devonte Danzey

Auburn offensive lineman Devonte Danzey (53) talks to the media after practice Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

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A three-star recruit out of Hutchinson Community College, Kenny Flowers made nine tackles over three seasons. He was the A-Day defensive MVP in 2014.

Kenny Flowers

Auburn linebacker Kenny Flowers works out during spring practice Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/ jbennett@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Highland Community College in 2013, Brandon King made 19 tackles and recovered a fumble in two seasons at Auburn.

Brandon King

Auburn defensive back Brandon King recovers a fumble on a second-quarter Mississippi State punt return at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014. (Mark Almond/ malmond@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Garden City Community College in 2013, Nick Marshall was Auburn's starting quarterback for two seasons. Marshall threw for 3,508 yards with 34 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and rushed for 1,866 yards with 23 scores over two seasons.

Nick Marshall

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall throws an interception in the fourth quarter against Georgia at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014. (Mark Almond/ malmond@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2014, Xavier Dampeer has appeared in 12 games over three seasons at Auburn. He began the 2016 season as Auburn's starting center but an injury sidelined him and he never regained the job.

Xavier Dampeer

Auburn center Xavier Dampeer. (Julie Bennett/AL.com)

A three-star recruit out of Georgia Military College in 2014, DaVonte Lambert made 48 tackles with 9.5 for loss including 4.5 sacks over two seasons at Auburn.

DaVonte Lambert

Auburn defensive lineman DaVonte Lambert (6) pressures San Jose State quarterback Joe Gray (6) during the first half Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Georgia Military College in 2014, Devaroe Lawrence made 45 tackles with six for loss including 1.5 sacks over three seasons at Auburn. He had season-ending surgery and will miss the Sugar Bowl.

Devaroe Lawrence

Auburn defensive lineman Devaroe Lawrence (94) talks to the press after practice Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

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A four-start recruit out of Mississippi Gulf Coast in 2014, Derrick Moncrief made 27 tackles and forced a fumble that fall. He transferred to Oklahoma State following spring practice in 2015.

Derrick Moncrief

Auburn defensive back Derrick Moncrief is shown during the San Jose State game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. (Mark Almond/malmond@al.com)

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A three-star recruit out of the College of San Mateo in 2014, Joe Turner did not appear in any games at Auburn. He transferred to Hampton University in 2015.

Joe Turner

Former Auburn defensive back Joe Turner (Auburn athletics)

The top-rated junior college transfer in 2014, D'haquille Williams had 57 receptions for 877 yards with six touchdowns in 15 games at Auburn. Williams' less than two years on the Plains were filled with off-the-field incidents, eventually ending with his dismissal following a bar fight in which he punched several people, including then-teammate Xavier Dampeer.

D'haquille Williams

Former Auburn wide receiver D'haquille Willaims (Julie Bennett/AL.com)

The top-rated junior college transfer in 2015, Jovon Robinson had 117 carries for 639 yards and three touchdowns while appearing in eight games that fall. He was the MVP of the Birmingham Bowl and was expected to be Auburn's starting running back in 2016 but several off-the-field issues led to his dismissal on the first day of fall camp.

Jovon Robinson

Auburn running back Jovon Robinson (29) runs through Memphis defenders during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, at Legion Field in Birmingham, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

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A four-star recruit out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2015, Jason Smith had 17 receptions for 263 yards and two touchdowns and seven carries for 37 yards with a score thus far at Auburn.

Jason Smith

Auburn wide receiver Jason Smith (4) works out Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, during the second fall football practice at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 2015, Maurice Swain has 21 tackles with four tipped passes and a blocked kick in two seasons at Auburn.

Maurice Swain

Auburn defensive lineman Maurice Swain Jr. (90) celebrates with fans after Auburn's 23-16 win Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, during the second half at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

A three-star recruit out of East Mississippi Community College in 2016, John Franklin III was expected to win the starting quarterback job this fall but lost the longest battle for the job in Gus Malzahn's college coaching career to returning starter Sean White. Franklin is 11 of 19 for 179 yards with a touchdown and has 41 carries for 414 yards with two scores while appearing mostly in non-competitive situations. His lone start of the season came against Vanderbilt, when he was pulled at halftime for White. The dual-threat quarterback said he plans to return for his senior season but would consider a graduate transfer during the off-season.

John Franklin III

Auburn quarterback John Franklin III. (Julie Bennett/AL.com)

A four-star recruit out of Copiah-Lincoln Community College in 2016, Paul James III had three tackles in three games before a knee injury ended his first season at Auburn.

Paul James III

Auburn linebacker/defensive end Paul James III (10) runs through drills during spring football practice Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the Auburn Athletic Complex in Auburn, Ala. (Julie Bennett/jbennett@al.com)

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A three-star recruit out of Scottsdale Community College, Sal Canella is the top-ranked junior college tight end. He had 29 receptions for 449 yards and seven scores this fall.

Sal Cannella

Auburn tight end signee Sal Canella. (247Sports)

The top-ranked junior college transfer this year, former Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham was the top-ranked dual threat quarterback out of Stephenville, Texas in 2015. He was was 75 of 109 for 1,265 yards and 12 touchdowns as a true freshman at Baylor, appearing in 10 games with three starts before a broken ankle ended his season. He attended classes at McLennan Community College this fall.

Stidham will compete for the starting job for the 2017 season.

Jarrett Stidham

Baylor quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) is pictured during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

A three-star recruit out of Allan Hancock College in 2013, Cameron Artis-Payne went on to rush for 2,218 yards and 19 touchdowns in his two seasons at Auburn. Artis-Payne led the SEC with 1,608 rushing yards and 13 scores in 2014.

Cameron Artis-Payne

Auburn running back Cameron Artis-Payne stiff arms Alabama defensive back Bradley Sylve during the second half Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Bryant-Deny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Julie Bennett/ jbennett@al.com)

[LKEEL75 2,567]

Not a bad selection.  Most of those guys became productive players for AU

[doc4aday 1,887]

I wonder which team in the SEC has the most JUCO players on their roster?

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tis about time we got our token long haired white boy. and it seems they can play. call me whatever but i like to see long hair flowing out of the back of an auburn helmet.shrugs  this old hippie thinks it looks cool. i still remember when head coaches dictated hair length on teams for a long time. now watch this be an older photo and him being"cleaned up".lol.

anyway it looks like gus got about two thirds of his transfers contributing to the team. not sure if that is good or bad. they used to say playing  transfers would catch up with you some how and hurt the team down the road?