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Auburn offers former Florida defensive tackle Chris McClellan

He was a productive role player for Florida but is now in the transfer portal.

Auburn is looking to shore up its defensive line through the transfer portal and would love to add some experienced players. One of their latest targets is [autotag]Chris McClellan[/autotag], a former top-150 recruit who spent the past two seasons at Florida.

The Oklahoma native was a rotational piece for the Gators, making 46 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks in 25 appearances. The Tigers extended him an offer on Thursday but they are far from his only offer. FSU, Oklahoma, Colorado, Arkansas and Mississippi State have also offered him.

[autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag]’s defensive line needs some experienced contributors to help shore up the depth at McClellan would be a great fit. The 6-foot-3, 320-pounder can play multiple positions and has several seasons of eligibility remaining, an added bonus.

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Five-star DL LJ McCray commits to Florida over Auburn, Georgia

Auburn was a finalist for one of the top defensive lineman in the country but was unable to beat out the in-state Gators.

Auburn was hoping to land their third five-star commitment of the 2024 recruiting class on Saturday but it wasn’t meant to be as defensive lineman [autotag]LJ McCray[/autotag] committed to the Florida Gators.

The Daytona Beach, Florida native picked the Gators over Auburn, Georgia, Florida State and Miami.

McCray was one of Auburn’s top targets in the cycle and he took several visits to the Plains, including one to watch Auburn take on Georgia in Jordan-Hare Stadium earlier this season.

While missing out on McCray stings, they do have commitments from three defensive linemen in four-star prospects TJ Lindsey and Malik Blocton as well as three-star Dimitry Nicolas.

[autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] also has Auburn pushing to flip elite defensive lineman [autotag]Jeremiah Beamen[/autotag] from Alabama and land JUCO prospect [autotag]Brien Taylor[/autotag].

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Five-star DL LJ McCray sets official commitment date

Auburn is one of five schools that McCray will choose from next week.

One of Auburn’s top targets has set an official commitment date.

[autotag]LJ McCray[/autotag], a five-star defensive lineman from Daytona Beach, Florida, will announce his college commitment on Saturday, Oct. 21 he tells Hayes Fawcett of On3. Auburn is among one of his top choices, and will have to battle Florida, Florida State, Georgia, and Miami for his pledge.

McCray told Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports that the relationship he has built with defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] is one of the main reasons why Auburn made the final cut. He echoed that point to Fawcett.

“The university of Auburn stands out to me because of their close family feel around the staff and the relationship I have with Coach (Jeremy) Garret,” McCray said. “Coach Garret is a super detailed coach/person who I feel can develop me on and off the field. I also like the city of Auburn and the people in it.”

How much of a chance does Auburn have? According to On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine, the Tigers are behind all of his other favorites, with Florida leading the way with a 37.4% chance to land his commitment. He tells Fawcett that the he likes Gainesville’s proximity to his hometown of Daytona Beach, as well as the bond he has created with head coach Billy Napier.

McCray is a five-star defensive lineman according to both 247Sports and On3. He is the No. 6 overall player for the 2024 class, and is the No. 2 defensive lineman.

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Alabama DL commit Jeremiah Beaman has ‘amazing’ official visit to Auburn

Auburn is looking to steal the talented defensive lineman from Alabama.

[autotag]Jeremiah Beaman[/autotag] is one of the top defensive linemen in the country and despite being committed to Alabama, he is a major Auburn target. The Birmingham product was in Auburn over the weekend to watch Auburn take on the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs and the official visit left quite an impression.

“It was amazing,” Beaman told Auburn Undercover’s Jason Caldwell. “Just the love and the amount of support they have around the facility to make me feel like I’m a wanted prospect.”

He is the No. 66 overall player and No. 9 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 6 player from Alabama.

Checking in at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds, he is an ideal fit for Auburn’s defensive line, something defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] has let him know.

“They need defensive linemen like me with my size and athleticism,” he said of Auburn’s pitch. “They want big ends on the edge like myself.”

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Elite 2025 defensive lineman Nathaniel Marshall to visit Auburn

This will be his first chance to check out Auburn’s campus.

[autotag]Nathaniel Marshall[/autotag] is one of the top defensive linemen in the 2025 recruiting class and he has scheduled a visit to Auburn.

The Oak Park, Illinois product is set to visit Auburn on Oct. 21, according to a report from Allen Trieu of 247Sports. Auburn is set to host Ole Miss that weekend.

Auburn offered Marshall a scholarship back in August and defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] has been recruiting him ever since. This is set to be his first trip to the Plains and gives Auburn a chance to fully enter the race for the 6-foot-4, 265-pounder.

Marshall is the No. 88 overall player and No. 7 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 3 player from Illinois.

Auburn is building an impressive class in the 2025 cycle that is focused heavily on the trenches. They already have commitments from four-star edge [autotag]Jakeleb Faulk[/autotag], four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag] and three-star offensive tackle [autotag]Spencer Dowland[/autotag].

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Recently offered JUCO DL Brien Taylor sets official visit to Auburn

Auburn has entered the race for Brien Taylor and he has already scheduled an official visit to the Plains.

Auburn defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] has dipped into the JUCO ranks with his latest scholarship offer, the recipient is [autotag]Brien Taylor[/autotag] and it’s safe to say that he is excited about the offer.

“The offer, it was real exciting,” Taylor told Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover. “My dog, one of my best friends, he goes there. He’s the left tackle ([autotag]Dillon Wade[/autotag]) at Auburn. That’s real exciting that we’d be able to live out the dream if Auburn was home for me.”

Taylor and Wade have been friends since childhood and both played at Cy Fall High School in Houston, Texas. Auburn is far from the only SEC school pursuing Taylor though, he has offers from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and Mississippi State.

Taylor is the No. 12 overall player and the No. 3 defensive lineman in the 247Sports JUCO rankings. He is also the No. 2 player from Texas.

The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder is currently playing his sophomore season at Blinn College and will have two seasons of eligibility at his next school. With limited time left to play he is looking to make an immediate impact at his next stop, something Auburn can offer with several players set to graduate after this season along the defensive line.

Taylor has already set an official visit to Auburn for Oct. 21, the weekend Auburn will host Ole Miss. He has also scheduled official visits to Georgia (Nov. 11) and Florida (Nov. 25) and previously took one to Oklahoma State.

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Auburn 5-star target LJ McCray updates recruitment with decision date approaching

Auburn is battling with Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Miami for LJ McCray.

Defensive lineman [autotag]LJ McCray[/autotag] is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the country but that won’t be the case for much longer.

He will celebrate his birthday on Oct. 18 and is planning to announce his commitment shortly after, according to On3’s Chad Simmons. Auburn is battling with Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Miami for the Daytona Beach, Florida product.

“All five schools are tight on my list,” McCray told On3. “I have talked to all five schools over the last three days and none of them are letting others create a gap in between them. I thought each visit would make it easier for me, going back to the summer, but I have enjoyed each visit so much that it is making it harder.”

While making a commitment has crossed his mind, he shared when he will know it’s time to pull the trigger.

“Commitment has crossed my with one of these schools almost every week. Until I wake up every day with the same school on my mind and know where I want to be, I won’t be committed. When that school consistently comes to mind, that is who I will commit to.”

McCray is the No. 42 overall player and No. 7 defensive lineman in the On3 industry ranking. He is also the No. 7 player from Florida.

He officially visited Auburn in June and is hoping to return for a game before his commitment.

“I have visited Auburn twice and I just enjoy Auburn,” McCray said. “It is not just the football, but the people and the city at Auburn. Then I like Coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] a lot. He is super-personal and we have some great talks. The players are cool too and I like it on campus. I hope to see a game there.”

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Auburn is ‘up there’ for 4-star defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford

Jourdin Crawford is one of the top defensive lineman in the 2025 recruiting cycle and Auburn is in hot pursuit.

Four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag] is one of Auburn’s top targets in the 2025 recruiting cycle and they are continuing to make progress with the Parker, Alabama native.

He has taken multiple visits to the Plains since [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] came to Auburn, including attending Bic Cat Weekend and the game against Samford.

“It was pretty good. They dominated the whole game,” Crawford told Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente. “It’s different from previous years. Way better.”

Defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] is leading Auburn pursuits of Crawford and the two have a great “relationship.”

Crawford is the No. 203 overall player and No. 23 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 12 player from Alabama.

While his recruitment is a long way from ending, Auburn is firmly in the mix for the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder.

“They’re up there. War Eagle,” Crawford said.

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4-star defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford to visit Auburn

Crawford is set to watch Auburn take on Samford this weekend.

Auburn football is returning to the Plains this weekend and there will be several important visits for their game against Samford.

One of them is four-star defensive lineman [autotag]Jourdin Crawford[/autotag], who is from Birmingham, Alabama. Crawford announced on social media that he was “looking forward” to visiting Auburn this weekend.

The 6-foot-1.5, 300-pounder is a member of the 2025 recruiting cycle and is being recruited by Auburn defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag]. The Tigers have already landed one four-star defensive lineman in the 2025 cycle in [autotag]Malik Autry[/autotag].

Crawford is the No. 202 overall player and No. 23 defensive lineman in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is also the No. 12 player from Alabama.

He is enjoying a strong start to his season for Parker High School, having made 11 tackles, 5.0 sacks and one fumble recovery in three games.

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Auburn Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 18 Stephen Sings V

The veteran spent the past three season with Hugh Freeze at Liberty.

Going into the 2023 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.

Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] in his first season on the Plains.

Up next is transfer jack linebacker [autotag]Stephen Sings V[/autotag]. The veteran followed Freeze and defensive line coach [autotag]Jeremy Garrett[/autotag] from Liberty and gives Auburn another experienced option at a key position.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Height: 6-3

Weight: 248

Previous School: Liberty

Class in 2023: Junior

247Sports Composite Ranking

Three-Star / No. 28 in North Carolina / No. 44 WDE

Career Stats

Year G Tackles TFLs Sacks PDs FRs
2020 (Liberty) 9 10 3.0 2.5 1 0
2021 (Liberty 11 25 3.0 1.0 0 1
2022 (Liberty) 11 13 3.5 3.5 3 0

PFF Grades

Year Defense Tackling Run Defense Pass Rush Coverage
2020 73.4 67.6 64.3 76.0 63.2
2021 67.1 68.8 63.4 66.5 62.5
2022 62.4 67.2 60.9 58.6 67.6

Depth Chart Overview

Sings never started for Liberty but was a key rotational player and knows what Garrett is looking for along the defensive front. While he has a short amount of time to get to know the playbook, his experience and familiarity should help him get up to speed quickly and be ready to contribute at the jack linebacker spot.

WhileAuburn does not return a single player from last year’s roster there, Sings along with fellow transfers [autotag]Jalen McLeod[/autotag] and [autotag]Elijah McAllister[/autotag] give Auburn three veteran options who should each be able to contribute and give Auburn solid depth.

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