Auburn will be without a myriad of tight ends from its 2024 roster heading into the 2025 season. However, a transfer with Power Four experience is heading to the Plains to help fill the void.
[autotag]Preston Howard[/autotag], a tight end formerly of Maryland, announced his commitment to Auburn on Friday via Instagram.
Howard brings 21 games of starting experience to the Plains, which will benefit Auburn as it loses a key offensive piece in [autotag]Rivaldo Fairweather[/autotag]. In two seasons on the Plains, Fairweather made 69 catches for 766 yards and eight touchdowns.
In two seasons at Maryland, Howard logged 37 catches for 349 yards and a score. His best season took place in 2024 when he hauled in 24 of 28 targeted passes for 189 yards, with his best game being a five-catch, 59-yard outing in Maryland’s 37-10 loss to Northwestern on Oct. 11. Ironically, his lone touchdown reception occured in the Terrapins Music City Bowl win over Auburn in 2023.
Auburn now has 13 transfer portal additions ahead of the 2025 season. Hugh Freeze and his staff have filled needs at quarterback, defensive back, offensive line, and linebacker to this point in the cycle.
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