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Auburn among schools interested in Miami (OH) wide receiver Gage Larvadain

Auburn is one of several Power Five programs that are interested in landing one of the MAC’s top receivers.

Auburn has gotten lucky with reeling in several talented wide receivers for the 2024 roster and it appears they are not finished boosting the room.

According to Pete Nakos of On3 ($), Auburn is one of nine Power Five programs that have reached out to Miami (OH) wide receiver [autotag]Gage Larvadain[/autotag]. Other schools that have communicated with Larvadain include Baylor, Duke, and South Carolina.

Larvadain started his career at Southeastern Louisiana and played for the Lions for two seasons before transferring to Miami. He has found success at every stop. He concluded his junior season with 1,983 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 138 receptions.

His best season was his sophomore season at Southeastern Louisiana, where he made 59 catches for 731 yards. However, his junior year at Miami was just as impressive. His 679 receiving yards were the second-best in the MAC, trailing Western Michigan’s Kenneth Womack, who logged 691 receiving yards this season.

Auburn has signed two transfer wide receiver so far during this window that is set to close on Jan. 2. [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], formerly of Georgia State, joins Auburn after recording 102 catches for 1,323 yards and 13 touchdowns in three collegiate seasons. The Tigers also landed former Cal quarterback [autotag]Sam Jackson V[/autotag], who will look to rekindle magic with high school teammate [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag] as a wide receiver.

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Auburn adds former Cal QB Sam Jackson V from transfer portal

In a surprising move, Jackson is set to join Auburn’s roster as a wide receiver.

In a surprising move, Auburn has added a former Pac-12 quarterback to its transfer portal haul… as a wide receiver.

[autotag]Sam Jackson V[/autotag], who played 5 games as a quarterback at Cal last season, is set to transfer to Auburn to begin his transition to wide receiver.

Jackson originally signed with TCU and was a three-star quarterback according to 247Sports from the 2021 recruiting cycle. He was the No. 32 quarterback of the cycle and was the No. 7 overall recruit from the state of Illinois. He was once a high school teammate of Auburn quarterback [autotag]Payton Thorne[/autotag] at Naperville Central High School. Before transitioning to quarterback, Jackson was a wide receiver for Thorne.

As a quarterback, Jackson passed for 681 yards and five touchdowns between his stops at Cal and TCU. This season at Cal, he completed 51-of-96 passes for 556 yards and five touchdowns while splitting snaps with Fernando Mendoza and Ben Jackson. He was the Golden Bears’ highest-graded quarterback with a 71.2 according to Pro Football Focus.

Jackson joins [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] as transfer receivers that have signed with Auburn since the transfer portal window opened earlier this month. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining.

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 and officially an Auburn Tiger 🖊️

Samuel Jackson V is headed to The Plains!
🏠 Chicago, Illinois
🏈 Wide Receiver pic.twitter.com/EJG5a6EvNJ

— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) December 28, 2023

Auburn lands Duke LB Dorian Mausi from transfer portal

Mausi is the third transfer to sign with Auburn on opening day of the early signing period.

Auburn football has been on a roll today by signing several of the nation’s top recruits.

Among those signees are three additions from the transfer portal.

Earlier Wednesday, Georgia State transfer [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] and Kansas transfer [autotag]Gage Keys[/autotag] officially signed with the Tigers. Later, head coach Hugh Freeze revealed that a third transfer officially signed his intent to transfer to the Plains.

[autotag]Dorian Mausi[/autotag], a former Duke linebacker, signed with Auburn on Wednesday according to Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover.

Mausi played four seasons for the Blue Devils and has recorded 193 total tackles. The 2023 season was his best as far as production goes, as he was able to make 61 stops with two pass deflections and an interception. He also created four pressures according to Pro Football Focus.

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Hugh Freeze says that former Duke LB Dorian Mausi has signed with Auburn.

He visited this weekend.

More: https://t.co/Ss09y49I6x pic.twitter.com/MKsv3LUpBy

— Christian Clemente (@CClemente247) December 20, 2023

Transfers Robert Lewis, Gage Keys officially sign with Auburn

The Tigers’ early transfer portal acquisitions have officially signed with the program.

Early signing period is underway, and two of Auburn’s transfer portal acquisitions are now official members of the program.

Former Georgia State wide receiver [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] and former Kansas defensive lineman [autotag]Gage Keys[/autotag] have signed their national letter of intent with Auburn according to the program’s official X (formerly Twitter) page.

Lewis comes to Auburn after a stellar season at Georgia State, where he caught 70 passes for 877 yards and seven touchdowns. He put his name on the map last season by being a complementary receiver to former Panther, now Louisville, receiver Jamari Thrash. Lewis was Georgia State’s second-leading receiver in 2022 with 379 yards on 22 catches with six scores.

Keys fills a major hole left behind by Marcus Harris, who has declared for the NFL Draft. After spending his freshman season at Minnesota, Keys boosted his stock by making 21 stops as a true sophomore at Kansas. According to Pro Football Focus, Keys played 301 snaps for the Jayhawks this season. During his time on the field, he recorded 13 pressures with one sack and nine quarterback hurries. [anyclip-media thumbnail=”undefined” playlistId=”undefined” content=”dW5kZWZpbmVk”][/anyclip-media]

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Auburn offers transfer WR LaJohntay Wester

Auburn has extended an offer to LaJohntay Wester, who was one of the most productive wide receivers in the country this season.

Auburn’s coaching staff is working to overhaul the Tigers wide receiver room after a disappointing performance in 2023 and they are dipping into the transfer portal to do so. The Tigers have already landed one transfer wide receiver in [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] but they are not done.

On Friday they extended an offer to former FAU star wideout [autotag]LaJohntay Wester[/autotag], who was one of the most productive receivers in the country, catching 108 passes for 1,168 yards and eight touchdowns. A dangerous return man, he averaged 19.9 yards per punt return and returned one for a touchdown.

He was named the 2023 American Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Year and picked up AAC first-team honors for both wide receiver and return specialist.

With Omari Kelly, Jyaire Shorter, Malcolm Johnson Jr. and Ja’Varrius Johnson all entering the transfer portal, Auburn will need to bring in some veteran receivers to help the talented freshman that are on the way.

Blessed to receive and offer from Auburn University pic.twitter.com/Pex1pi86fE

— lajohntay la’jay wester (@la_wester) December 16, 2023

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Mississippi State WR Zavion Thomas schedules Auburn visit

Thomas was Mississippi State’s second-leading receiver in 2023.

Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers are continuing their efforts to beef up its wide receiver room ahead of the 2024 season.

[autotag]Zavion Thomas[/autotag], formerly of Mississippi State, received an offer from Auburn on Dec. 7. He has a heavy interest in Auburn, as he has scheduled a campus visit.

According to Jeffrey Lee of Auburn Live ($), Thomas will visit the Plains this weekend.

Thomas was Mississippi State’s second-leading receiver in 2023 with 503 yards on 40 catches with one touchdown in 11 games this season, trailing just Tulu Griffin for the top spot. According to Pro Football Focus data, Thomas caught 40 of his 58 targeted passes this season with three drops and five contested catches.

Auburn looks to revamp its receiving unit before next season. The Tigers have four wide receiver commitments in their 2024 recruiting class and have added [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] to the roster from Georgia State.

Auburn lands Georgia State WR Robert Lewis from transfer portal

The first domino of the winter transfer portal window has fallen as Georgia State’s leading receiver has announced his pledge to Auburn.

[autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and the Auburn coaching staff can officially claim that this weekend was a success.

Auburn hosted a plethora of transfer portal occupants this weekend, and it ends with a commitment. [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], Georgia State’s leading receiver from the 2023 season, announced his pledge to Freeze and the Auburn Tigers on Sunday evening.

Lewis spent the weekend in Auburn getting to know Freeze and wide receivers coach [autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag]. Following his visit, he told Christian Clemente of Auburn Undercover that Auburn was at the top of his list due to the program being the first to contact him. After spending time on the Plains, he became locked in.

Lewis tells Pete Nakos of On3 that he can see himself becoming a heavy contributor to the Tigers offense.

“I feel like Auburn is the right fit for me because of the scheme that they run could fit with me,” Lewis tells Nakos. “While talking about football with Coach (Marcus) Davis, we were really on the same page about a lot of things regarding my tape. We were both saying the same thing but in different verbiage. Also with the role I will be tasked with while being in the receiver room, I feel like I could help boost them to another level.”

After playing a supportive role to now-Louisville wide receiver Jamari Thrash last season at Georgia State, Lewis slid into the premier receiver role this season. He answered the call by recording 70 receptions for 877 yards and seven touchdowns.

The wide receiver position needs to be addressed this offseason, and Auburn’s coaching staff is doing a great job of enhancing the unit. Lewis becomes the first transfer portal commitment for the Tigers this season, and should be paired well with incoming freshmen [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag], [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag], [autotag]Malcolm Simmons[/autotag], and [autotag]Bryce Cain[/autotag].

Georgia State transfer receiver Robert Lewis (@Robert1K_) has committed to Auburn, he tells @On3sports.

"Not many are presented with this opportunity, and I'm looking to make the most of it playing here."https://t.co/IFu5wco8qK pic.twitter.com/Xr0mvVku6C

— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) December 10, 2023

Georgia State transfer WR Robert Lewis names Auburn his leader

He had a breakout season in 2023, catching 70 passes for 877 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Auburn is scouring the transfer portal for wide receivers to help the passing attack and one of their top targets is former Georgia State wideout [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag].

[autotag]Marcus Davis[/autotag] and the Tigers quickly extended him an offer after he entered the portal and were able to get him on campus for an official visit, and that has made them the early leader he told Auburn Undercover’s Christian Clemente.

“Right now Auburn is No. 1 on my list. Just with how they approached me,” Lewis said. “They was the first team to contact me really and they really was the first team to come show face. Coach (Marcus) Davis was the first coach I met throughout this whole program. Auburn is No. 1.”

Lewis has spent the past four seasons at Georgia State, redshirting in 2020. He has gotten better each season and broke out in 2023, catching 70 passes for 877 yards and 7 touchdowns.

He has one season of eligibility remaining and could help give Auburn’s talented incoming freshman time to develop when they arrive on the Plains.

Like most transfers, his recruitment is moving fast and he wants to make his decision “next week or towards the end of next week.”

Auburn set to host Georgia State WR Robert Lewis

Lewis was Georgia State’s leading receiver in 2023 with 877 yards and seven touchdowns.

There is zero doubt that Auburn’s receiver room in 2024 will be incredibly talented.

Auburn currently has four high school commitments, two of which are five stars. Now, it appears as if head coach [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] wants to add experience to the mix by hosting a talented receiver formerly of the Sun Belt Conference.

Auburn extended an offer to Georgia State’s leading receiver from the 2023 season, [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], this week. He is now expected to take a visit to the Plains this weekend.

On3’s Pat Nakos is reporting that Lewis has scheduled his first two visits since entering the transfer portal, with the first going to nearby Auburn. Lewis plans to visit Auburn this weekend before heading to Cincinnati during the weekend of Dec. 16-17.

Lewis hauled in 877 yards on 70 catches and seven touchdowns this season for the Panthers. Before stepping into the primary receiver role, he was a solid secondary option for Georgia State’s passing attack in 2022 behind current Louisville receiver Jamari Thrash by totaling 379 yards and six touchdowns.

Several programs such as Mississippi State, Texas Tech, and Louisville have also shown interest in Lewis since he entered the transfer portal.

Georgia State WR Robert Lewis earns Auburn offer

Lewis caught 70 passes for 877 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023.

One of the Sun Belt Conference’s leading receivers has entered the transfer portal, and Auburn has quickly extended an offer.

[autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag], Georgia State’s leading receiver in 2023, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he has received an offer from Auburn on the opening day of the transfer portal.

Auburn has been busy since the transfer portal opened, as they have extended an offer to three prospects at the time of this post.

Lewis has been a vital part of the Georgia State receiving corps over the last two seasons. He was the Panthers’ second-leading receiver last season with 379 yards and six touchdowns. Only Jamari Thrash, who transferred to Louisville following the 2022 season, had more catches, yards, and touchdowns.

He became Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger’s top target in 2023 by reeling in 70 passes for 877 yards and seven scores, which is seventh-highest in the Sun Belt Conference. He was vital to Georgia State’s success, as the Panthers are preparing to play Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

The receiving unit is one that Auburn will look to upgrade this season. The 2024 recruiting class will aid that effort drastically as five-star receivers [autotag]Perry Thompson[/autotag] and [autotag]Cam Coleman[/autotag] are currently committed to Auburn. However, having experience within the unit will make the offense better. Extending an offer to Lewis is a great start.

Blessed to receive an offer from Auburn ! pic.twitter.com/bCvkw84n2Z

— Robert Lewis (@Robert1K_) December 4, 2023