Auburn Football: Tracking the transfers

Here’s a full update.

The transfer portal has continued to become a bigger part of college football as more and more players enter the portal.

While the biggest exodus came the day after Bryan Harsin fired offensive coordinator Mike Bobo, the biggest name to enter was Bo Nix. As players continue to enter the portal, check back here for all the players leaving Auburn, and those who are joining Auburn.

Transferring out

Quarterback Bo Nix: A three-year starter, Nix was having his best injury before being sidelined with an injury. He leaves as ranking third in school history with 7,251 passing yards. Transferred to Oregon.

Running back Shaun Shivers: A veteran in the running back room, Shivers endeared himself to fans with his physical style, despite his size. He will forever be a hero for his game-winning touchdown in the 2019 Iron Bowl. Transferred to Indiana.

Offensive lineman Tashawn Manning: Manning was a starter in 2020 at left guard but saw his opportunities drop this season. Transferred to Kentucky.

Receiver Elijah Canion: Canion had a big game in last season’s bowl game but managed just four receptions for 46 yards this season. Transferred to Purdue.

Receiver Kobe Hudson: Auburn’s best receiver from this season will be moving on, in a since-deleted Instagram post, Hudson announced he had been “kicked off the team.” He finished with 44 receptions for 580 yards and four touchdowns, all were team-highs.

Defensive back Ladarius Tennison: A physical safety, Tennison spent most of the season in a backup role but played well against Texas A&M and Mississippi State. Transferred to Ole Miss.

Defensive back Ahmari Harvey: Harvey was Auburn’s third highest signee in 2021 but will be moving on without ever playing for Auburn.

Edge Caleb Johnson: A reserve who was away from the team for three games for undisclosed reasons. Johnson made 18 tackles, 1.0 sack and 4.0 tackles for loss across four seasons.

Defensive line Dre Butler: Butler made 20 tackles, 1.0 sack and 2.0 tackles for loss in his two seasons at Auburn.

Transferring in

Defensive line Jayson Jones: A former four-star recruit from Calera, Alabama, Jones spent just two seasons as an Oregon Duck. He played in all 13 games for Oregon, making 19 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.