The Auburn Tigers are among the programs showing interest in former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold, per an On3 Sports report. Hugh Freeze and his staff will likely be linked to an abundance of transfer portal signal-callers throughout the winter and early summer with Payton Thorne set to move on from the Plains.
After starting the season as Oklahoma’s starting quarterback, and a ‘Heisman Trophy’ hopeful, Arnold struggled to flash the upside head coach Brent Venables thought he needed to compete in the SEC. The sophomore’s inconsistencies led to his benching mid-season in favor of freshman Michael Hawkins Jr., who lasted just three games as the starter after posing a 1-2 record.
Now 20 years old, Arnold still has two full years of eligibility remaining for whatever program he decides to join this offseason. He’d seemingly be a perfect fit for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers, as he could serve as a high-upside stop gap while recently signed five-star freshman Deuce Knight acclimates himself to the grind of the SEC.
In two seasons at Oklahoma, Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,984 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. The Denton, TX native has also shown an ability to make plays with his legs, rushing for 560 yards and 4 touchdowns in 16 games. Other than Auburn, Georgia and Mississippi State are among the programs allegedly interested in bringing the 20-year-old to their campus next season.
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