Here’s everything that’s happened so far.
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: Auburnās best receiver from this season will be moving on, in a since-deleted Instagram post, Hudson announced he had been ākicked off the team.ā He finished with 44 receptions for 580 yards and four touchdowns, all were team-highs. Transferred to UCF.
Receiver Caylin Newton: A special teams star the past two seasons, Newton blocked two kicks this season and caught one pass for 31 yards.Ā
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 Auburnās third highest signee in 2021 but will be moving on without ever playing for Auburn. Transferred to Georgia Tech.
Cornerback Dreshun Miller: After an All-Big 12 season in 2020 for West Virgina, Miller was unable to crack Auburnās corner rotation and appeared in just one game.Ā
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.
Edge Romello Height: Auburnās depth at edge took a hit with Height deciding to transfer. A reserve last season, Height finished with 18 tackles and 3.0 tackles for a loss in nine games. He was likely going to be a reserve next season as well.Ā
Defensive line Dre Butler: Butler made 20 tackles, 1.0 sack and 2.0 tackles for loss in his two seasons at Auburn.
Defensive Line Daniel Foster-Allen: After not seeing the field in his two seasons at Auburn, Foster-Allen entered the portal. The former three-star recruit would have had a tough time earning playing time due to Auburn’s depth along the defensive line.Ā
Defensive line Lee Hunter: A top 100-recruit in the 2021 class, Hunter is already the second player from the class to enter the portal. He did not appear in any games as a freshman.Ā
Defensive line JJ Pegues: The extremely athletic Pegues reportedly entered the portal on Monday. In his first year playing defensive line, Pegues finished with 17 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and forced one fumble.
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.
Quarterback Zach Calzada: After losing Nix, Auburn needed to add an experienced quarterback and Calzada fits the bill. He played in 12 games for Texas A&M last season and threw for 2,185 yards, 17 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Quarterback Robby Ashford: Who says there are no trades in college sports? Ashford entered the portal after Nix committed to Auburn and could replace him as Auburn’s starter. A four-star recruit in the 2020 class out of Hoover, Alabama, he did not appear in a game for Oregon.
Cornerback DJ James: Another former Oregon player, James started for the Ducks last season and was a three-year contributor. He will bring experience and playmaking ability to the cornerback room which is full of new faces.
