what it means for 2023 Great Transfer Players Breakdown : Coming In and Left Team

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Tracking the transfers

AUBURN | Auburn continues to be very active in the transfer portal with three more key addition over the last week.

The Tigers have now totaled 16 incoming and 20 outgoing transfers since the end of last season and are in the market for more.

Below is a look at the transfers by position and the impact each has had on the depth chart.

Thorne could have the biggest impact of AU's 16 transfer additions. (Auburn athletics)

QUARTERBACK

Transfers out (2): Zach Calzada (IW), T.J. Finley

Transfers in (1): Payton Thorne (MIST)

Current (2): So. Robby Ashford, RFr. Holden Geriner

Incoming (1): TFr. Hank Brown

The Skinny: Auburn finally got its quarterback in Thorne, who brings 26 career starts, plenty of experience running a RPO offense and track record of leadership. He’s an excellent fit for what Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery need to lead the offense this fall. He should arrive within a week to start learning AU’s version of the RPO offense and working with the receiver corps. He’ll compete with Ashford and Geriner for the starting position this fall.

RUNNING BACK

Transfers out (1): Jordon Ingram (TROY)

Transfers in (1): Brian Battie (USF)**

Current (3): Jr. Jarquez Hunter, So. Damari Alston, So. Sean Jackson

Incoming (1): TFr. Jeremiah Cobb

The Skinny: Hunter has taken a leadership role at the position and is the No. 1 option. Alston was one of AU’s most improved players this spring and looks to continue an excellent string of running backs. Battie also impressed the spring and should be back in July after undergoing surgery. Jackson had a good spring and Cobb is scheduled to arrive at the end of May.

WIDE RECEIVER

Transfers out (5): J.J. Evans (UNA), Ze’Vian Capers (WKU), Dazalin Worsham (UAB), Tar’Varish Dawson (COLO), Landen King

Transfers in (2): Nick Mardner (CIN)**, Caleb Burton (OHST)

Current (6): Sr. Ja’Varrius Johnson, Jr. Malcolm Johnson, Jr. Koy Moore, So. Camden Brown, So. Omari Kelly, So. Jay Fair

Incoming (2): TFr. Daquayvious Sorey, TFr. J.C. Hart

The Skinny: Auburn needed more speed on the outside and got just that with Burton, who will compete for a starting position right away. Ja’Varrius Johnson is a proven playmaker in the slot. Marcus Johnson missed spring with an injury but is expected back this summer and could provide another deep threat. Brown, Moore and Mardner got a lot of work with the first-team this spring while Fair and Kelly showed improvement. Sorey could help out and Hart, who signed as a cornerback, will get an early look at receiver. Auburn is seeking even more help in the portal.

TIGHT END

Transfers out (0): None

Transfers in (1): Rivaldo Fairweather (FIU)**

Current (4): Sr. Luke Deal, Sr. Tyler Fromm, Sr. Brandon Frazier, RFr. Micah Riley-Ducker

Incoming (0): None

The Skinny: This is one of AU’s strongest positions. Fairweather lived up to his playmaking billing this spring and will be a top receiving target. Deal and Fromm will be key parts of the offense. With three seniors, the position will be a big priority in the 2024 class.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Transfers out (2): Keiondre Jones (FSU), Colby Smith (TROY)

Transfers in (4): Dillon Wade (TULSA)**, Gunner Britton (WKU)**, Avery Jones (ECU)**, Jalen Muskrat (TULSA)

Current (6): Sr. Jalil Irvin, Sr. Kameron Stutts, Jr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr. Tate Johnson, So. Garner Langlo, RFr. E.J. Harris

Incoming (5): Jr. Izavion Miller**, TFr. Bradyn Joiner**, TFr. Connor Lew**, TFr. Clay Wedin**, TFr. Tyler Johnson

The Skinny: The offensive line was by far AU’s most improved position this fall with the transfers and newcomers playing a big part. Wade and Britton at the tackles and Jones at center all finished spring with the first-team. The competition at guard should be fierce this fall with Stutts, Wright, Johnson, Lew and now Muskrat all in contention. Miller can play right tackle or guard and is improving at a fast pace.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Transfers out (3): Marquis Robinson, Jeffrey M’Ba (PUR), Tobechi Okoli

Transfers in (3): Mosiah Nasili-Kite (MARY)**, Lawrence Johnson (PUR)**, Justin Rogers (UK)**

Current (4): Sr. Marcus Harris, Jr. Zeke Walker, Jr. Jayson Jones, RFr. Enyce Sledge

Incoming (4): TFr. Wilky Denaud**, TFr. Stephen Johnson**, Quientrail Jamison-Travis, TFr. Darron Reed

The Skinny: The three transfers were crucial with Rogers and Nasili-Kite probable starters or key backups. Johnson will have an important role too. Harris had a strong spring and can start at either tackle or end. Jones showed improvement and more help is on the way from JUCO All-American signee Jamison-Travis. M’Ba was the only portal loss that projected as a regular contributor this fall.

JACK LINEBACKER

Transfers out (2): Joko Willis (UNK), Dylan Brooks

Transfers in (2): Sr. Elijah McAllister (VAN)**, Jalen McLeod (APST)

Current (0): None

Incoming (2): TFr. Keldric Faulk**, TFr. Brenton Williams**

The Skinny: McLeod is a huge addition and should be an impact player this fall. Faulk excelled this spring and is a future star. Williams looks like he can help out and McAllister should be dependable as a starter or key backup.

INSIDE LINEBACKER

Transfers out (3): Desmond Tisdol (FAU), Kameron Brown (CHAT), Powell Gordon

Transfers in (2): DeMario Tolan (LSU)**, Austin Keys (OM)**

Current (4): Sr. Wesley Steiner, Jr. Cam Riley, Jr. Eugene Asante, RFr. Robert Woodyard

Incoming (0): None

The Skinny: Keys stepped in and should start or play significantly at the Mike ‘backer. Steiner was another of AU’s most improved players this spring and Riley can start or be a key backup at Mike or Will. Woodyard is ready to play after a strong spring and overcoming an injury while Tolan and Asante should have a role on defense.

CORNERBACK AND NICKEL

Transfers out (1): A.D. Diamond (UAB)

Transfers in (0): None

Current (6): Sr. Nehemiah Pritchett, Sr. D.J. James, Jr. Keionte Scott, Jr. Donovan Kaufman, So. J.D. Rhym, So. Caleb Wooden

Incoming (3): TFr. Kayin Lee**, TFr. Colton Hood, TFr. Tyler Scott

The Skinny: Cornerback is thin but has plenty of talent and experience with Pritchett and James, the projected starters, and Rhym and Lee. Rhym missed spring with an injury but is expected back this summer. Lee was a standout and looks like a future star. The two freshman coming in will have a chance to play early. At nickel, Scott is a standout with Kaufman and Wooden providing plenty of support. There are a lot of interchangeable parts in AU’s secondary including Kaufman and Wooden, who can play safety.

SAFETY

Transfers out (1): Craig McDonald (MIN)

Transfers in (0): None

Current (5): Sr. Zion Puckett, Sr. Jaylin Simpson, Jr. Marquise Gilbert, So. Cayden Bridges, RFr. Austin Ausberry

Incoming (3): TFr. Terrance Love, TFr. Sylvester Smith, TFr. C.J. Johnson

The Skinny: Puckett and Simpson are the projected starters and compliment each other well. Gilbert stepped up this spring and should be a key backup. Bridges has starting experience while Ausberry could play nickel or safety. Incoming signees Love and/or Johnson could project as a future linebackers if they keep growing.

** — enrolled

TOTALS

Transfers out: 20

Transfers in: 16

Current: 63 (includes enrolled + two kickers)

Incoming: 16 (high school signees + spring transfers)

Estimated scholarship players: 79

Edited May 10, 2023 by toddc

[bigbird 60,942]

5 hours ago, toddc said:

Estimated scholarship players: 79

Looking to add

Wr-2-3

Edge-1 

LB-1 

S-1 

[yngwie1995 2,410]

Any truth to the rumors of TJ to Ohio State? 

[ellitor 33,892]

Pretty sure BMatt forgot the Long Snapper. Pretty sure we usually put him on scholly.

[TeamZero77 1,946]

2 hours ago, yngwie1995 said:

Any truth to the rumors of TJ to Ohio State? 

Other's here know more about it but I do remember a few months ago that TJ posted to social media and his location was Ohio State campus. Alot of speculation started from that. 

The only two schools I've heard that TJ might transfer to is Ohio State and Southeastern Louisiana. I would think he ends up at SE Louisiana because he is from Louisiana and his brother Kody plays there as a WR.

[TeamZero77 1,946]

3 hours ago, yngwie1995 said:

Any truth to the rumors of TJ to Ohio State? 

Could you imagine if he did go to Ohio State though? 

Years from now he could be a trivia question; what QB had these below average numbers at LSU, Auburn and Ohio State? 

That's the very definition of tripping and falling UP stairs!!! 

[cbo 8,832]

3 hours ago, ellitor said:

Pretty sure BMatt forgot the Long Snapper. Pretty sure we usually put him on scholly.

@bigbirdlicks his lips. 

[bigbird 60,942]

7 hours ago, cbo said:

@bigbirdlicks his lips. 

Nah, I think the OL performance since 2016 when the debate started has proven out.  After 6 years of abject neglect, its finally being addressed 

[Hank2020 3,381]

4 hours ago, bigbird said:

Nah, I think the OL performance since 2016 when the debate started has proven out.  After 6 years of abject neglect, its finally being addressed 

Definitely brought some new actors in. Will see if they work out as expectations are not actual results. But definitely waiting anxiously to see.

[AuburnNTexas 7,334]

On 5/11/2023 at 12:28 PM, Hank2020 said:

Definitely brought some new actors in. Will see if they work out as expectations are not actual results. But definitely waiting anxiously to see.

Legitimate point but unlike Freshmen, transfer Portal type have played college ball and it is a little easier to judge them  Especially ones who have played against better teams. I expect an improvement. How much of an improvement will determine how well this team does along with how ell we addressed other needs like D-Line, LB, QB, WR.

[tbone4jc 2,399]

On 5/10/2023 at 8:33 PM, yngwie1995 said:

Any truth to the rumors of TJ to Ohio State? 

Texas State

[Sizzle 3,948]

JC Hart is playing offense instead of defense?

[Eagle-1 3,821]

3 hours ago, tbone4jc said:

Texas State

I understand that they already have a QB who will probably be drafted after this coming season, so TJ might just get another slap in the face when he gets there.

Edited May 12, 2023 by Eagle-1

[bigbird 60,942]

1 hour ago, Sizzle said:

JC Hart is playing offense instead of defense?

Yes

[bigbird 60,942]

4 hours ago, tbone4jc said:

Texas State

Beautiful women and a fun river 

[ellitor 33,892]

2 hours ago, Sizzle said:

JC Hart is playing offense instead of defense?

Been known for a few months now.