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On3 projects former Auburn QB Walker White to land at Big 12 program

Could Auburn see Walker White again in the future?

One former Auburn quarterback, [autotag]Hank Brown[/autotag], has found a new home with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Another former signal-caller is reportedly close to announcing his transfer destination.

Pete Nakos and Steve Wiltfong of On3 have submitted a prediction for former Auburn quarterback Walker White to join the Baylor Bears with 60% confidence. The deal could be announced soon as White is scheduled to visit Baylor on Friday.

On3’s projection of White to Baylor is interesting, as the Tigers will travel to Waco to face Baylor on Aug. 30, 2025, to kick off the season.

According to 247Sports, White was the No. 5 quarterback in the 2024 recruiting cycle and Auburn’s fifth-highest-rated signee of the class behind players such as wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] and linebacker [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag].

White appeared in one game for Auburn this season, completing 2-of-5 passes for 18 yards in Auburn’s 48-14 win over ULM on Nov. 16. White was expected to be a key piece of future Tiger offenses, but with the signing of five-star Deuce Knight and the incoming transfers of former Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold and former Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels, White elected to find a new home and grab a fresh start.

Several notable players from Auburn’s 2024 roster who have found new homes in the transfer portal are wide receiver Camden Brown (Georgia Southern), tight end Micah Riley (Texas A&M), and defensive back Antonio Kite (Ole Miss). Learn more about Auburn’s outgoing transfers by checking out Auburn Wire’s transfer portal tracker.

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Former Tiger Camden Brown commits to Georgia Southern

Brown finished his Tiger career with 26 receptions, 289 receiving yards, and three touchdowns

One of the longest-tenured Tigers on Auburn’s offesnse will be departing for another school next season. Junior wide receiver [autotag]Camden Brown[/autotag] announced he would be taking his talents to Georgia Southern on Wednesday.

A contributor on the Auburn offense since 2022, Brown finished his Tiger career with 26 receptions, 289 receiving yards, and a trio of scores. Unfortunately most of that production came in his first two seasons on the Plains, as Brown had just 7 receptions for 61 yards in 2024 playing behind Auburn’s abundance of other talented pass catchers.

With most of those pass catchers set to return as the top options in 2025, Brown will travel a state over to play at Georgia Southern, where the senior will likely have his biggest role of his college career. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound big body receiver has all the physical tools and big-game experience to thrive in the Sun Belt, especially for a team that could be a piece or two away from winning the conference next season.

As for Auburn, Brown’s departure further cements incoming sophomores [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag] as the top two options for either [autotag]Jackson Arnold[/autotag], [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag], or [autotag]Ashton Daniels[/autotag] next season. Second-year receivers [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag] are also candidates to see a larger role in 2025, while freshman [autotag]Derick Smith[/autotag] could also push for a starting spot as soon as he touches down on the Plains.

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Auburn freshman EDGE Amaris Williams plans to enter transfer portal

A five-star EDGE from the 2024 signing class, Williams departs after just one season on the Plains.

Auburn’s second-highest-rated signee from its 2024 recruiting haul is projected to leave the Plains after just one season.

According to a report by Hayes Fawcett of On3, Auburn EDGE rusher [autotag]Amaris Williams[/autotag] has filed the paperwork necessary to enter the transfer portal. The news of his plan to enter the transfer portal comes a day after EDGE coach Josh Aldridge’s announced departure from the program to become the defensive coordinator at East Carolina.

Williams signed with Auburn as the No. 5 EDGE of the 2024 recruiting cycle, trailing wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] for the top spot in Auburn’s recruiting haul. He appeared in five games for the Tigers during his freshman campaign in 2024, where he logged seven tackles and 0.5 sacks. According to Pro Football Focus, Williams participated in 120 snaps this season and created five quarterback pressures.

Williams was expected to play a larger role on defense in 2025 following the departure of [autotag]Jalen McLeod[/autotag], who graduates after making 106 stops in two seasons at Auburn with 13.5 sacks. Should Williams elect to play elsewhere, Auburn will look to rising senior [autotag]Zykeivous Walker[/autotag], redshirt freshman [autotag]Jamonta Waller[/autotag], and 2025 signee [autotag]Jared Smith[/autotag] to fill the void left behind by McLeod and to team up with rising junior Keldric Faulk to continue Auburn’s run of dominant EDGE play.

SEC names four Tigers to All-Freshman squad

Several freshmen are being rewarded for their efforts this season with their first conference honors.

The Southeastern Conference has released its postseason awards for the 2024 season, and four Tigers have found a place within the All-SEC Freshmen team.

Auburn relied heavily on several freshmen this season, and they are being rewarded by earning their first conference honor. Wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], offensive lineman [autotag]Bradyn Joiner[/autotag], linebacker [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag], and cornerback [autotag]Jay Crawford[/autotag] were named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team, the league office announced this week.

Coleman had a spectacular first season on the Plains, ending the year as Auburn’s second-leading receiver behind Penn State transfer [autotag]KeAndre Lambert-Smith[/autotag]. The freshman from Phenix City logged 37 catches for 598 yards and eight scores in his debut season. He played a vital role in Auburn’s late-season wins over ULM and Texas A&M by hauling in over 100 receiving yards in both games.

Joiner saw action in 10 games as a redshirt freshman for the Tigers in 2024. After participating in 158 snaps over the first eight weeks of the season, Joiner took over the starting role at left guard over Auburn’s final five games. In 486 total snaps, Joiner allowed 11 pressures with three sacks.

Riddick played in 10 games this season in three different positions. He earned his first start in Auburn’s 31-13 loss to Georgia in October and would record two more starts by the season’s end. Riddick’s freshman campaign concluded with 27 tackles, three sacks, and a pass deflection. He made a season-high six tackles in Auburn’s loss to Oklahoma on Sept. 28.

Crawford wraps up Auburn’s representation after making 15 stops with seven pass breakups and an interception. According to Pro Football Focus, Crawford is the fifth-highest-graded freshman cornerback at 77.3. He earns the grade after allowing just 40.3% of passes to be caught and allowing just two opposing touchdowns.

In addition to Auburn’s four all-freshman nods, running back Jarquez Hunter and wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith secured All-SEC honors earlier this week.

LSU WR CJ Daniels schedules visit to Auburn

Daniels played receiver for Hugh Freeze at Liberty before transferring to LSU ahead of the 2024 season.

Is a reunion between [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and one of his top receivers from Liberty in order?

According to a report by Pete Nakos of On3, Auburn is scheduled to host former LSU wide receiver [autotag]CJ Daniels[/autotag] for a visit this Friday. Before transferring to LSU for the 2024 season, Daniels played three seasons at Liberty, including two under Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze.

Daniels hauled in 48 receptions for 849 yards and ten scores during the first two seasons of his career. However, he broke out in 2023 by being the top target for quarterback Kaidon Salter during Liberty’s undefeated regular season. He ended the 2023 season with 1,067 yards and ten touchdowns on 55 catches.

He did not find similar success at LSU in 2024, but he registered many meaningful snaps. He participated in 598 snaps this season for the LSU Tigers, reeling in 42-of-56 targeted passes for 480 yards with zero scores. He did not record a drop this season and added 169 yards after catch.

Daniels is another high-profile wide receiver who will visit Auburn during the winter transfer portal window, joining Georgia Tech’s Eric Singleton. Auburn will look to add experienced wide receivers from the transfer portal to pair with freshmen playmakers [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag] and will use it as a strong selling point in its efforts to sign a transfer quarterback.

At the time of this post, Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold and Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy have scheduled visits to Auburn. Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels is also tied to Auburn, as Steve Wiltfong of On3 has submitted a prediction in favor of Auburn landing him.

In five collegiate seasons, Daniels has caught 148 passes for 2,434 yards and 21 touchdowns.

Auburn wide receiver Caleb Burton to enter transfer portal

Burton departs Auburn after playing in eight games over two seasons.

This week begins the winter transfer portal window, and a former Auburn wide receiver will use this opportunity to find a new home.

[autotag]Caleb Burton[/autotag], a wide receiver who transferred to Auburn from Ohio State before the 2023 season, will put his name into the transfer portal after spending two seasons on the Plains.

Burton played a small role in Auburn’s offense in 2023 by recording 16 catches for 226 yards before appearing in just one game for the Tigers in 2024, catching two passes for 49 yards in Auburn’s 73-7 win over Alabama A&M on Aug. 31.

Burton was expected to be a part of Auburn’s receiver rotation following a strong 2023 season. However, Auburn Undercover reported that Burton had missed time due to concussion protocol this season, which played a role in his limited field time.

Auburn also signed three wide receivers as part of its 2025 recruiting haul last week. Mixing the new receivers in with key targets including [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag], and [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag], would mean even more restricted playtime for Burton in the future.

Burton is the second wide receiver to declare his intention to enter the transfer portal, joining junior [autotag]Camden Brown[/autotag]. The winter transfer portal window opens Monday, Dec. 9 and will close on Dec. 28.

A pair of Tigers earn spots on On3 True Freshman-All American Team

Cam Coleman and Jay Crawford received spots on the team after fantastic freshman campaigns

The 2024 season may have not gone the way head coach Hugh Freeze and his Auburn football team may have imagined, but the Tigers did have plenty of standout performers, specifically from the underclassmen on the roster, that gave Tiger fans hope for the future of the program.

Two of those standout athletes, freshman Cam Coleman and Jay Crawford, received spots in On3 columnist Chad Power’s 2024 True Freshman All-American Team. Coleman was one of three wide receivers on the team, sharing the honor with Alabama’s Ryan Williams and ‘Offensive True Freshman Player of the Year’, Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. A trio of cornerbacks were also named to the team, as Oklahoma’s Eli Bowden and Miami’s OJ Frederique Jr. received the honor alongside Crawford.

Both freshman came to the Plains with high expectations in 2024. Coleman, who started off the season slowly due to injuries and a revolving door in the quarterback room, caught 6 touchdowns over the Tigers final 3 games. His 598 receiving yards ranked in the top 3 all-time among Auburn freshman, while his 8 touchdowns were tied for the team lead with senior KeAndre Lambert-Smith.

Crawford, who came to the Plains as a three-star prospect, had himself a fantastic season as well. After playing limited snaps throughout the first month of the year, Crawford became an important piece of an Auburn secondary that improved each week of the season. The Lilburn, GA native finished his year tied for the team lead in passes defended (7), while also tallying an interception and 15 total tackles.

While the pair of freshman couldn’t quite to enough to help the Tigers qualify for a bowl game, their contributions will certainly make them key pieces of the program moving forward. With a top 6 2025 recruiting class and plenty of transfer portal players on the way, the Tigers seem to be in a solid place moving towards 2025.

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‘This is a good day for us.’ Hugh Freeze recaps 2025 Early Signing Day

Freeze is excited for his 2025 recruiting haul to get to campus so he can continue to build a successful program.

Auburn football remains in “rebuild mode” after a 5-7 season in 2024.

However, after the success of the 2025 recruiting cycle, this chapter in Auburn’s football history appears to be nearing its end.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Auburn coaching staff secured the No. 6 recruiting class for the 2025 cycle on Wednesday when it signed 25 recruits. Freeze shared his thoughts on the class following the busy day, declaring Auburn’s 2025 class to be a sign of great things to come.

“I’m really excited; this is a good day for us,” Freeze said Wednesday. “Today is one of those days where the first emotion you probably feel is relief and excitement is the next one. It looks like we’ll finish with another Top 10 class, one of the tops in the SEC; I’ve been very clear since my arrival that I thought it would take three Top 10 classes in a row to get to where it’s apples to apples. Let’s get these guys here and continue to change our roster.”

Freeze and the staff took a step forward on Wednesday by signing the No. 6 class, two spots higher than the 2024 haul which included key players such as [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag], and [autotag]Demarcus Riddick[/autotag]. Freeze is pleased with the players he signed but understands that development is the next step toward success.

“Now, it’s our job to develop and create a culture with those young men,” Freeze said. “Our vision here is very clear and I think today is a sign that good players see it, their families see it and it’s a validation that we’re on the right track.”

The Auburn Tigers added 25 players to its 2025 roster on Wednesday, headlined by five-star EDGE [autotag]Jared Smith[/autotag], five-star DL [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag], and five-star QB [autotag]Deuce Knight[/autotag]. For a full rundown of Auburn’s 2025 signees, click here.

Instant analysis: Jalen Milroe, Alabama ends Auburn’s bowl hopes in Tuscaloosa

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe gained 360 of Alabama’s 457 yards in the Tide’s win over Auburn on Saturday, eliminating them from bowl eligibility.

Auburn football’s quest for bowl eligibility was officially halted on Saturday.

The Auburn defense could not slow down Alabama‘s offense as the Crimson Tide created separation in the second half by out-gaining Auburn, 457-399 on its way to a 28-14 win over the Tigers on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Alabama led by just eight points heading to halftime but quickly established dominance in the 3rd quarter by scoring two quick touchdowns to jump out to a 28-6 lead. Auburn cut into the lead on a touchdown pass from Auburn quarterback [autotag]Payton Thorne [/autotag]to wide receiver [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag]. However, the Tigers’ comeback effort fell short in the 4th quarter as Auburn’s final two drives of the game ended with Thorne interceptions.

Another major factor in the game was the play of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe. Milroe ended the game by completing 75% (18-of-24) of his passes for 256 yards and rushed for an additional 104 yards and three scores.

Alabama held a tight 14-6 advantage heading into the locker room at halftime after outgaining Auburn in yards, 222-204. The Tigers struggled on third down during the first half, converting just 2 of 9 opportunities. Auburn also turned their three red zone opportunities into points. Kicker [autotag]Ian Vachon[/autotag] connected on kicks of 37 and 25 yards in the half while missing a kick from 39 yards early in the 1st quarter.

Jalen Milroe was the star of the show for Alabama in the first half. The Alabama quarterback scored twice on two runs in the half, including a 19-yard run to put Alabama on the scoreboard, 7-0, with 3:18 in the 1st quarter. Milroe extended Alabama’s lead to 14-3 with 2:44 in the 2nd quarter on a one-yard rush.

Alabama built upon its halftime lead by scoring two quick touchdowns within the first eight minutes of the 3rd quarter. Alabama running back Justice Haynes capped Alabama’s first drive of the 3rd quarter by scoring on a 2-yard rush to extend the Crimson Tide’s lead to 21-6. Milroe added his third score of the night on a 17-yard rush to push the Tide’s lead to 28-6 with 6:54 in the quarter. Auburn capped scoring in the quarter when quarterback Payton Thorne connected with wide receiver Cam Coleman on a 29-yard touchdown pass with 2:31 remaining in the 3rd. A successful two-point conversion cut Alabama’s lead to 28-14 heading into the last quarter of play.

Auburn ends the 2024 season with a 5-7 record and a 2-6 mark in SEC play. The next big chapter in Auburn football begins next week as the early signing period begins. Auburn’s newest roster pieces will sign beginning Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Cam Coleman named top freshman standout in week 13 by On3

Coleman edged out Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and Georgia Tech signal-caller Aaron Philo for the top spot on Power’s rankings

Auburn freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman has had himself quite the couple of weeks on the Plains. After catching a trio of touchdowns in the Tigers blowout victory over UL Monroe in mid-November, the former five-star erupted for his best performance against No. 14 ranked Texas A&M on Saturday.

The 18-year-old hauled in 7 receptions for 128 yards in Auburn’s 43-41 victory over the Aggies, securing another pair of touchdowns in the first half to help propel the Tigers to their best offensive night of the season. Coleman’s performance not only earned him the admiration of the Auburn family during a field storm after the fourth overtime, but an SEC Freshman of the Week accolade as well. The former five-star recruit was also named as the top ranked freshman standout by On3 expert Charles Power in his week 13 rankings.

Coleman edged out Florida quarterback DJ Lagway and Georgia Tech signal-caller Aaron Philo for the top spot on Power’s rankings. Texas edge rusher Colin Simmons (4), Oklahoma cornerback Eli Bowen (5), and Georgia running back Nate Frazier (7) were the only other SEC first-year players on the list.

The Phenix City, AL native’s two massive weeks now have him in position to etch himself in Auburn history forever. Coleman now has 30 receptions, 520 yards, and 7 touchdowns through nine games in his freshman campaign. If the former top 10 prospect can score again against Alabama, or in a possible bowl game, he would be alone at the top of the list for most touchdowns by an Auburn freshman receiver in the program’s long-running history. Coleman is also just under 100 yards away from becoming the all-time leader for receiving yards by an Auburn freshman.

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