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Auburn releases depth chart for TransPerfect Music City Bowl

Auburn is lacking depth at several spots for the Music City Bowl.

After a couple of weeks off, Auburn football is set to return to action on Dec. 30 when they play Maryland in the TransPerfect Music City Bowl.

Auburn’s roster will look quite different from the last time they took the field after 12 players have entered the transfer portal and others have opted out to prepare for the NFL draft.

Perhaps the biggest change comes at the wide receiver position where the Tigers have lost [autotag]Ja’Varrius Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag], [autotag]Jyaire Shorter[/autotag], and [autotag]Malcolm Johnson Jr.[/autotag] to the portal, and are now only listing two positions after having three all season.

Some key opt-outs include starting cornerbacks [autotag]D.J. James[/autotag] and [autotag]Nehemiah Pritchett[/autotag] and starting defensive tackle [autotag]Marcus Harris[/autotag], all of whome [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] said he does not expect to play.

One player who hopes to play is starting safety [autotag]Jaylin Simpson[/autotag], who has already accepted his invitation to the Senior Bowl. He has been battling a hamstring injury and his health will determine if he is able to play in the game, Freeze said.

Here is a look at the full depth chart for Auburn’s final game of the 2023 season.

Safety Marquise Gilbert has entered the transfer portal

Gilbert appeared in 10 games during his time at Auburn.

Auburn reserve safety [autotag]Marquise Gilbert[/autotag] has entered the transfer portal, he announced the move Thursday on social media.

Gilbert came to Auburn in 2022 as the top JUCO safety in the country after spending two seasons at Hutchinson C.C. He appeared in 10 games, making two tackles during his two seasons on the Plains.

He is the eighth Auburn player overall and the first defensive back to enter the transfer portal this offseason. He joins defensive linemen Stephen Johnson, [autotag]Enyce Sledge[/autotag], Jack linebacker [autotag]Stephen Sings V[/autotag], wide receivers [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag], [autotag]Malcolm Johnson Jr.[/autotag], [autotag]Jyaire Shorter[/autotag] and tight end [autotag]Tyler Fromm[/autotag] in the portal.

While Gilbert is the first defensive back to enter the portal, there will be some massive changes in the secondary with starters D.J. James, Nehemiah Pritchett and Jaylin Simposon all headed to the NFL.

You can keep up with all of Auburn’s departures with Auburn Wire’s Transfer Portal Tracker.

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Auburn tight end Tyler Fromm enters the transfer portal

Tyler Fromm spent five seasons on the Plains.

Veteran tight end [autotag]Tyler Fromm[/autotag] has entered the transfer portal, according to numerous reports. He appeared in 38 games during his five seasons on the Plains.

After redshirting in 2019, he appeared in one game during the 2020 season and cracked the tight end rotation in 2021, appearing in all 13 games. He caught 14 passes for 165 yards and one touchdown during his time at Auburn.

Starting tight end Rivaldo Fairweather is considering whether to enter the NFL draft or return to Auburn for one more season but Luke Deal, Micah Riley and Brandon Frazier are all expected to return next season.

He is the seventh Tiger to enter the portal, joining receivers [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag], [autotag]Jyaire Shorter[/autotag] and [autotag]Malcolm Johnson Jr.[/autotag], defensive linemen [autotag]Stephen Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Enyce Sledge[/autotag] and jack linebacker [autotag]Stephen Sings V[/autotag].

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Malcolm Johnson Jr. becomes third Auburn WR to enter the transfer portal

He joins Omari Kelly and Jyaire Shorter as Auburn wide reciever to enter the transfer portal.

Auburn’s wide receiver room is undergoing some massive renovations as three wideouts have entered the transfer portal. [autotag]Malcolm Johnson Jr.[/autotag] is the latest to enter, joining [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag] and [autotag]Jyaire Shorter[/autotag], according to a report from Auburn Undercover’s Nathan King.

Johnson signed with Auburn as a member of the 2020 recruiting class under Gus Malzahn. He was the No. 212 overall player and No. 38 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite ranking.

He redshirted in 2020 before appearing in 10 games in 2021, catching six passes for 82 yards and a touchdown. He caught two passes for 28 yards in six appearances in 2022, appearing in every game last season, he snagged six passes for 89 yards.

The trio of Kelly, Shorter and Johnson are the only offensive players to enter the portal so far with defensive linemen [autotag]Stephen Johnson[/autotag], [autotag]Enyce Sledge[/autotag] and Jack linebacker [autotag]Stephen Sings V[/autotag] having also entered.

You can keep up with all of Auburn’s departures with Auburn Wire’s Transfer Portal Tracker.

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Auburn WR Jyaire Shorter enters the transfer portal

Jyaire Shorter spent just one season at Auburn before entering the transfer portal.

[autotag]Jyaire Shorter[/autotag]’s time on the Plains has come to an end after the wide receiver entered the transfer portal on Monday, he announced the move on social media.

He spent the first five seasons of his career at North Texas before transferring to Auburn last offseason. He was one of the best deep threats in his time with the Mean Green and was expected to help improve Auburn’s passing attack.

That did not happen as he struggled to crack the rotation at wide receiver and caught just one pass and in seven games. He will have one more season of eligibility at his next school.

Shorter is the second Auburn wide receiver to enter the transfer portal, sophomore [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag] announced his plans to transfer portal back on Dec. 1, you can keep up with all of Auburn’s outgoing transfers with our transfer portal tracker.

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EDGE Stephen Sings V has entered transfer portal

Sings joined Auburn as a transfer in 2023, following Hugh Freeze to Auburn from Liberty.

The transfer portal has officially opened, which will provide plenty of entertainment until bowl season arrives.

Ahead of the transfer portal opening, three Auburn players announced their intention to enter the portal. Monday, a fourth has officially announced that he will play elsewhere in 2024.

[autotag]Stephen Sings V[/autotag], an EDGE who followed Hugh Freeze from Liberty to Auburn during last season’s transfer portal window, has officially entered the transfer portal according to a report from On3.

Sings spent the first three seasons of his career at Liberty, where he recorded 48 total tackles with nine for loss and seven sacks in 29 games. He did not see the field as much as anticipated during his time on the Plains, as he played in just six games. According to Pro Football Focus, Sings participated in 75 plays this season. During his brief stay on the Plains, he recorded six tackles and two quarterback hurries.

Defensive linemen [autotag]Enyce Sledge[/autotag] and [autotag]Stephen Johnson[/autotag], as well as wide receiver [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag], have announced their intent to enter the transfer portal. Keep up with all of Auburn’s moves with Auburn Wire’s transfer portal tracker.

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Omari Kelly announces intent to enter transfer portal

Kelly hauled in five catches for 101 yards in 19 games.

The transfer portal window will officially open on Monday and the running total of Auburn players who are announcing their intent to enter the portal is up to three.

Sophomore receiver [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag] announced Friday that he will enter the transfer portal, joining defensive linemen [autotag]Enyce Sledge[/autotag] and [autotag]Stephen Johnson[/autotag] in announcing their plans to move on from the program.

Kelly signed with Auburn as a member of the 2022 recruiting class. He was a three-star athlete out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in metro Birmingham and was the No. 17 overall player from the state of Alabama.

He appeared in 19 games during his two seasons at Auburn, including seven games in 2023. He hauled in five total catches for 101 yards during his time as an Auburn Tiger. In 2023, he caught two passes for 45 yards in Auburn’s 45-13 win over Samford.

The transfer portal officially opens on Monday, Dec. 4, and will remain open until Tuesday, Jan. 2.

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Auburn Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 19 Omari Kelly

Get to know the talented wide receiver ahead of his sophomore season.

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 wide receiver [autotag]Omari Kelly[/autotag]. The talented sophomore appeared in all 12 games last season and is ready to push for a bigger role.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Trussville, Alabama

Height: 6-0

Weight: 178

Class in 2023: Sophomore

247Sports Composite Ranking

Four-Star / No. 16 in Alabama / No. 17 ATH

Career Stats

Year G Receptions Yards YPC YPG TDs
2022 12 3 56 18.7 4.7 0

PFF Grades

Year Offence Passing Receiving Drops Run Blocking
2022 61.7 61.6 61.6 73.1 58.9

Depth Chart Overview

Kelly appeared in all 12 games last season but in a limited role and only had three receptions. He is ready to push for an increased role but it is hard to tell if he will be able to get one with all of the newcomers. He is likely the fourth option at the wide receiver z spot but he has the potential to move up the depth chart and become a rotational player.

Kelly also got plenty of experience on special teams last year and that could once again be a way for him to contribute.

Omari Kelly’s Photo Gallery

Auburn in final eight for 2023 wide receiver from Florida

The Tigers are one of eight finalists for wide receiver William Fowles.

On Monday, 2023 wide receiver William Fowles listed his final eight schools on Twitter and the Auburn Tigers were one of the eight schools listed. Other schools included were Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida State, Michigan State, Florida, and South Florida.

In his junior season at Dade Christian, he hauled in 47 catches for 1,100 receiving yards. Along with those jaw-dropping numbers, he also found the end zone 19 times. In the best game of his high school career, he netted seven receptions for 204 receiving yards and one touchdown.

The Tigers could certainly use Fowles at the wide receiver position in 2023. Wide receiver coach [autotag]Ike Hilliard[/autotag] is trying to build a receiving room that is one of the best in the Southeastern Conference. In the 2022 class, Auburn added wide receivers Omari Kelly, Camden Brown and Jay Fair. All three have the ultimate opportunity to earn a starting spot entering the fall. The coaching staff could certainly use open competition to lure in a guy like Fowles.

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William Fowles’ Recruiting Profile

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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