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LSU officially announces the addition of 3 more transfers

The Tigers formally introduced three transfers on Friday, including Liberty receiver CJ Daniels.

The LSU football team officially announced the addition of three transfers on Friday: safety [autotag]Austin Ausberry[/autotag], cornerback [autotag]Jyaire Brown[/autotag] and receiver [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag].

Ausberry is a Tigers legacy who comes in from Auburn. His father Verge played linebacker at LSU, and the Baton Rouge native from University Lab High School appeared in seven games in two years at Auburn, totaling just two tackles.

He began his career as a cornerback before moving to safety this season.

Brown previously played at Ohio State. A New Orleans native, he appeared in 14 games during his time in Columbus, totaling nine tackles, three passes defended and a forced fumble.

Daniels is arguably the most significant transfer addition LSU has landed so far. He’s coming off a 1,000-yard season at Liberty, and the Lithonia, Georgia, native could immediately project as the Tigers’ top receiver in 2024.

LSU has been less aggressive in the transfer portal compared to the first two offseasons under coach [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag]. It has landed just six so far for a class that ranks 47th nationally, per On3.

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Former Auburn DB Austin Ausberry announces transfer plans

Former Auburn defensive back Austin Ausberry is sticking in the SEC and will be transferring to LSU.

Former Auburn defensive back [autotag]Austin Ausberry[/autotag] is headed home, the Baton Rouge native announced his decision to transfer to LSU Tuesday night on social media.

Ausberry was never able to crack the secondary rotation in his two seasons on the Plains. He appeared in seven total games with most of his action coming on special teams.

He was a four-star recruit in the 2022 recruiting cycle, ranking as the No. 186 overall player and No. 23 cornerback in the 247Sports composite ranking.

The 6-foot, 200-pounder spent time at both corner and safety for Auburn and will have three seasons of eligibility at LSU. The two teams are not scheduled to play in 2024 but could matchup in 2025.

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LSU lands a legacy SEC cornerback in the transfer portal

Austin Ausberry, son of former LSU linebacker Verge Ausberry, committed to the Tigers in the portal.

It has been a crazy day for LSU football. [autotag]Mekhi Wingo[/autotag] and Brian Thomas Jr. announced that they would enter their names into the 2024 NFL draft, [autotag]Lance Heard[/autotag] entered the transfer portal,as did [autotag]Jalen Brown[/autotag].

All three of those things are bad news, but here is some good news.

LSU landed a redshirt freshman cornerback from Auburn in the transfer portal. Once again, another player from the boot is coming home. [autotag]Austin Ausberry[/autotag] is from Baton Rouge where he played for University Lab, and he’s the son of former Tigers linebacker [autotag]Verge Ausberry[/autotag].

The 6-foot, 200-pound cornerback redshirted last year for Auburn after appearing in only four games and making one tackle. This year was not much different for him. He appeared in only three games this year and made one tackle.

Ausberry will come to the bayou with three years of eligibility left and will provide LSU with another defensive back who has a little playing experience.

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Auburn walk-on CB Tony Hunley Jr. enters the transfer portal

Auburn walk-on cornerback Tony Hunley Jr. has reportedly entered the transfer portal.

Auburn has lost another member of its secondary with walk-on cornerback [autotag]Tony Hunley Jr.[/autotag] reportedly entering the transfer portal on Wednesday. The news was first reported by On3’s Nick Shultz and Hunley seemingly confirmed it by tweeting out a video of his practice film.

Hunley started his career at Arkansas-Pine Bluff before transferring to Auburn ahead of the 2022 season. He did not see the field in 2022 and played one snap on special teams in 2023 before deciding to leave the Plains.

He is the third defensive back to enter the portal this offseason, joining safeties [autotag]Marquise Gilbert[/autotag] and [autotag]Austin Ausberry[/autotag].

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Defensive back Austin Ausberry becomes 10th Tiger to enter transfer portal

He appeared in seven games during his two seasons on the Plains.

Redshirt freshman defensive back [autotag]Austin Ausberry[/autotag] has entered the transfer portal, becoming Auburn’s 10th outgoing transfer.

The Louisiana native appeared in seven games during his two seasons on the Plains, making two tackles. The 6-foot, 200-pounder spent time at both corner and safety for the Tigers. He will have three seasons of eligibility at his next school.

Ausberry was a four-star prospect in Auburn’s 2022 recruiting class and was a major win for the Tigers over LSU and Florida. He was the No. 186 overall player and No. 23 cornerback in the 247Sports composite ranking.

He joins [autotag]Marquise Gilbert[/autotag] as former Auburn defensive back to enter the portal and is the fifth defensive player overall. You can view all of Auburn’s outgoing transfers HERE.

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2022 Florida Football Season Preview: Offensive Line

Florida’s offensive line was fairly strong in 2021. Returning three starters and adding a preseason AP All-American should help the unit build on what it accomplished last year.

The last group on offense left to go through in Gators Wire’s position-by-position breakdown of the 2022 Florida football roster is the offensive line.

Twenty-two players deep, the offensive line is the biggest group on the list, but [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag] has recently said that the team only has around eight players in the position room ready for gameday action. The starting unit seems fairly well-defined as fall camp comes to a close, and there are a few rotational pieces that should lighten the load on those starters.

Guard [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag] was the big addition to the room via the transfer portal, and UF is returning three starters to the line. Last year’s unit was quite strong, allowing just 14 sacks, finishing seventh in college football in average sacks allowed per game and finishing 23rd in team rushing yards per game. If the returning players can build on the SEC experience they’ve gained over the years, and Torrence can live up to his preseason All-American status, then Florida should be in for another strong year up front.

Here’s a look at all 22 offensive linemen on the Gators’ 2022 fall football roster.

See also:

2023 Florida Football Season Preview: Quarterbacks

2023 Florida Football Season Preview: Running Backs

2023 Florida Football Season Preview: Wide Receivers

2023 Florida Football Season Preview: Tight Ends

Breaking down five newcomers who could make an impact for Auburn in 2022

The top five newcomers who can make a serious impact this season.

There are five freshmen to keep an eye on this season. Two offensive players and three defensive players are at the very top of our list. All five were highly recruited out of high school and will more than likely be featured abundantly over the course of the spring.

Omari Kelly, Wide Receiver

Omari Kelly was regarded as a four-star WR by 247Sports. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, he has played against some of the best competition in the state. Within the past few months, the Tigers have lost wide receivers Kobe Hudson and Javarrius Johnson via the transfer portal. They also lost Demetris Robertson (graduated). The three ranked No. 1, No. 3, and No. 5 respectively in receptions.

This makes Kelly’s impact that much larger for the Spring. At his high school, Kelly ran track and field. The Tigers could definitely use someone that has world-class speed. It will be interesting to see how Kelly develops over the Spring. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he were in the rotation for a starting role in the Fall.

Micah Riley-Ducker, Tight End

Micah Riley-Ducker is a 6’6 Tight End out of the state of Nebraska. 247Sports has him ranked as the No. 19 tight end in the class. Former Auburn TE JJ Pegues recently transferred to Ole Miss so that makes his impact just as large. His frame and skillset should definitely have him in the mix to earn playing time for the Fall.

Next, we check on the defensive players to watch

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Spring Football Preview: Projecting the cornerbacks

Could this be one of the deepest positions on the team heading into spring ball?

The final positional review comes with cornerbacks.

It is rare that a position group can lose its top player to the NFL and still be the strongest on the team, but that looks to be true for the Auburn cornerback room.

Auburn will be without one of the best corners in college football a season ago in Roger McCreary, but Auburn has made a habit of replacing their top corner and not a step.

The past couple seasons and they once again have a player ready to take over in Jaylin Simpson.

Simpson is clearly the top corner on the team, but Auburn has several solid candidates for the other corner spot, here is a look at the group ahead of spring practices.

Auburn CB coach Zac Etheridge among nation’s top recruiters

Auburn had one of the top ones in the the ’22 cycle.

While the conversation surrounding the Bryan Harsin situation recently shifted to recruiting, he did have one of the top recruiters to aid in their top 20 class.

The Auburn staff did have one of the 25 best recruiters according to 247Sports top 25 list. Cornerback coach Zac Etheridge was in the mix with some of the heavy hitters in college recruiting.

He was credited with five four-star players in the 2022 recruiting cycle, which shows his influence and the ability to build relationships in a short time. Etheridge joined the Auburn staff following a stint in Houston to return to his alma mater.

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Etheridge aided in convincing five four-star talents to sign with Auburn this cycle, including three cornerbacks and in-state linebacker Robert Woodyard, the top player in Auburn’s haul.

Among the players he secured for the Auburn Tigers No. 18 recruiting class were Woodyard, JaDarian Rhym, Austin Ausberry, and Keionte Scott. That is an impressive haul on the defensive side of the ball. Especially traveling into Baton Rouge and taking Ausberry from LSU in their own backyard.

As Auburn looks to the 2023 recruiting cycle, Etheridge should be a key player in the cycle once again. The Tigers are in good hands with Etheridge, who once won a national championship on the plains.

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Tracking every Auburn football committ on early signing day

Get to know the newest Auburn Tigers

As of right now, at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, Auburn has the 14th best recruiting class in the country and seventh in the SEC.

Auburn has signed 17 players and has one more commit who will not sign in the early signing period. Also, top target Jeffrey M’ba will not be announcing where he signed until Dec. 19th.

Here is a look at every player Auburn has signed and the one commit who has yet to sign.