Auburn football lost one of its most experienced defensive backs to the transfer portal over the holiday break.
[autotag]Keionte Scott[/autotag], who appeared in 27 games for Auburn from 2022-24, shared this week that he has entered the transfer portal. Scott’s decision came after an NCAA ruling that gave former JUCO players an extra season of eligibility was implemented. Scott joined Auburn’s roster in 2022 after playing one season at Snow College in Utah.
Outside of being a defensive back for the Tigers, Scott was also known for his returning ability. In three seasons, Scott returned 44 punts for 10.5 yards a return with one score, and a career-long return of 74 yards. Scott split time at the nickel and cornerback positions on defense, where he logged 133 tackles and eight pass breakups.
Scott started in three of Auburn’s games during the 2024 season, and participated in nine total. A mixture of a mid-season ankle injury and the emergence of true freshman [autotag]Jay Crawford[/autotag] led to a decrease in play time for Scott.
Crawford, along with [autotag]Kayin Lee[/autotag] and [autotag]Kensley Louidor-Faustin[/autotag], return to Auburn’s cornerback department next season, and will be joined by Miami (Ohio) transfer [autotag]Raion Strader[/autotag] to complete a young, but experienced defensive backfield in 2025.
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