Auburn football transfer portal tracker | Latest news, developments

AUBURN — Alex Golesh's first eight months as Auburn football's head coach will be imperative to the success of his first season at the helm, but his first month hasn't done him many favors.

Before the former South Florida coach even gets his first opportunity to lead the Tigers into a game on the Plains, he's being tasked with wading through a talented roster and carving out his group of guys for the 2026 campaign.

The returns to this point have been, understandably, disheartening. The Tigers were slated to have nearly 30 players in the transfer portal when it opened Jan. 2, and two-thirds of them were former blue-chip signees, helping comprise the 13th-most-talented roster in the nation last season.

While the likes of Cam Coleman and Deuce Knight will be looking at their options elsewhere, it'll be up to Golesh and his newly-hired staff to do the hard part: build a roster that can compete in the SEC while pushing to retain some of that outgoing talent.

As the offseason continues, stay tuned here for a full rundown of the latest changes on Auburn's roster.

Live updates on Auburn football's roster: Who's in, out on the Plains?

Ole Miss OL transfer TJ Hedrick is Auburn football's third signee of day

Jan. 15 (9:02 p.m.): Hedrick, who has four years of eligibility remaining, signed with Auburn on Thursday, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser. He's the third pickup of the day, all of which have come in the trenches, brining the transfer tally to 28.

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Auburn football adds LSU defensive line transfer Walter Mathis Jr.

Jan. 15 (5:53 p.m.): A former blue-chip prospect who saw the field in nine games for LSU this past season, Mathis signed with Auburn on Thursday, a sourced confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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Oregon State offensive line transfer signs with Auburn football

Jan. 15 (1:51 p.m.): Jacob Strand, who made six starts at left tackle for Oregon State last season, has signed with Auburn, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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Auburn football reportedly hosting Big Ten O-Lineman

Jan. 15 (8:05 a.m.): Maryland guard Aliou Bah, who entered the portal Wednesday, will visit the Plains, according to a report from Chris Hummer on 247Sports. Bah joined Georgia out of high school, but he transferred to Maryland after one year in the SEC.

In two seasons with the Terrapins, Bah surrendered just one sack in 967 opportunities, according to Pro Football Focus.

Maryland starting RG Aliou Bah has set a trio of visits, a source tells @CBSSports:

Auburn
Arkansas
Missouri

Bah is one of the top available o-lineman in the transfer portal. https://t.co/kHmOrVIkSChttps://t.co/BL27dcB0nzpic.twitter.com/zy46KGTvCS

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 15, 2026

Touted defensive line transfer reportedly visiting Auburn football

Jan. 14 (1:21 p.m.): North Carolina defensive line transfer D'Antre Robinson, a consensus top-200 player in the transfer portal, will visit Auburn on Thursday, according to a report from On3's Jeffery Lee.

Robinson, a former four-star recruit, began his college career at Florida but transferred to North Carolina after one season in the SEC. In two seasons, he's logged 56 total tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks.

Auburn football TE transfer Preston Howard reportedly returns to Maryland

Jan. 14 (9:41 a.m.): After one season on the Plains, Howard is returning to his former program, according to multiple reports. He caught 10 passes for 84 yards as a Tiger, but he was credited with five drops among his 21 targets.

BREAKING: Auburn transfer TE Preston Howard has signed with Maryland, @PeteNakos reports.https://t.co/kSYG7dYADjpic.twitter.com/IbW7TQN0Uw

— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal) January 14, 2026

Washington DL siblings to visit Auburn football | Report

Jan. 14 (7:39 a.m.): Jayvon and Armon Parker, defensive linemen at Washington last season, have scheduled four visits, including Auburn, according to Allen Trieu of 247Sports. Twin siblings, the Parkers only saw the field so much for the Huskies.

Jayvon Parker saw the field for at least one game every season of his career, but Armon Parker had yet to play until 2025. He had just eight tackles in eight games last fall, while Jayvon Parker had logged just 19 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 26 games the past four years.

Former Auburn football team captain reportedly transferring to Tulsa

Jan. 13 (11:23 a.m.): Running back Damari Alston will spend his final season of eligibility with Tulsa, according to a report from On3, transferring to the Group of 5 program after he was dismissed from the Auburn program midseason in 2025.

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Alston was with Auburn for four seasons, and he rushed for 809 yards and six touchdowns on 162 carries.

Which transfers are joining Auburn football? Full list

1. QB Byrum Brown (South Florida)
   • 247: No. 22 (No. 8 QB)
   • On3: No. 11 (No. 4 QB)
2. RB Bryson Washington (Baylor)
   • 247: No. 89 (No. 7 RB)
   • On3: No. 74 (No. 6 RB)
3. WR Jeremiah Koger (South Florida)
   • 247: No. 152 (No. 41 WR)
   • On3: No. 138 (No. 28 WR)
4. OL Stanton Ramil (Michigan State)
   • 247: No. 160 (No. 13 OT)
   • On3: No. 140 (No. 9 OT)
5. IOL Cole Best (South Florida)
   • 247: N/A
   • On3: No. 165 (No. 11 IOL)
6. OL Joseph Simmons (James Madison)
   • 247: No. 189 (No. 14 OT)
   • On3: No. 193 (No. 16 OT)
7. EDGE Nate Johnson (Missouri)
   • 247: No. 193 (No. 26 EDGE)
   • On3: No. 370 (No. 35 EDGE)
8. WR Keshaun Singleton (South Florida)
   • 247: No. 234 (No. 50 WR)
   • On3: No. 199 (No. 32 WR)
9. RB Nykahi Davenport (South Florida)
   • 247: No. 289 (No. 27 RB)
   • On3: No. 316 (No. 30 RB)
10. TE Jonathan Echols (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 316 (No. 20 TE)
    • On3: No. 479 (No. 27 TE)
11. CB Andre Jordan Jr. (UCLA)
    • 247: No. 372 (No. 35 CB)
    • On3: No. 780 (No. 92 CB)
12. WR Chas Nimrod (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 398 (No. 77 WR)
    • On3: No. 523 (No. 76 WR)
13. TE Jake Johnson (North Carolina)
    • 247: No. 437 (No. 29 TE)
    • On3: No. 900 (No. 49 TE)
14. IOL Cole Skinner (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 506 (No. 28 IOL)
    • On3: N/A
15. WR Christian Neptune (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 667 (No. 122 WR)
    • On3: No. 1,324 (No. 191 WR)
16. CB Gavin Jenkins (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 686 (No. 79 CB)
    • On3: No. 1,887 (No. 224 CB)
17. QB Tristan Ti'a (Oregon State)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 790 (No. 44 QB)
18. CB Shamar Arnoux (Florida State)
    • N/A
    • No. 832 (No. 93 CB)
19. DL Walter Mathis Jr. (LSU)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 847 (No. 90 DL)
20. DL Saint Farrior (Appalachian State)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 861 (No. 94 DL)
21. OT Jacob Strand (Oregon State)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 893 (No. 72 OT)
22. S Fred Gaskin (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,012 (No. 100 S)
    • On3: No. 1,148 (No. 114 S)
23. QB Locklan Hewlett (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,210 (No. 85 QB)
    • On3: No. 1,878 (No. 126 QB)
24. WR Kory Pettigrew (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 1,217 (No. 186 WR)
    • On3: No. 1,892 (No. 278 WR)
25. DL Cody Sigler (Arkansas State)
    • 247: No. 1,470 (No. 120 DL)
    • On3: No. 876 (No. 97 DL)
26. TE Xavier Newsom (Howard)
    • 247: No. 1,493 (No. 77 TE)
    • On3: No. 1,430 (No. 77 TE)
27. LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: No. 2,515 (No. 12 LS)
28. OL TJ Hedrick (Ole Miss)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: N/A

Which transfers are Auburn football, Alex Golesh targeting?

Here's a list of Auburn's confirmed visitors from the transfer portal through Sunday, Jan. 11.

• Quarterback:Byrum Brown (USF → Auburn); Tristan Ti'a (Oregon State → Auburn)
• Running back: Brandon High Jr. (Cal); Bryson Washington (Baylor → Auburn); Ja'Kobi Jackson (Florida); Makhi Frazier (Michigan State)
• Wide receiver: Kyler Parker (LSU); Mylan Graham (Ohio State → Notre Dame); Noah Rogers (NC State → Alabama)
• Tight end: Randy Pittman Jr. (Florida State → SMU); Jonathan Echols (USF → Auburn); Xavier Newsom (Howard → Auburn)
• Offensive line:Joseph Simmons (James Madison → Auburn); Devin Vass (Kansas State → West Virginia); Grant Seagren (Oklahoma State → Northwestern); Tegra Tshabola (Ohio State → Kentucky)
• Defensive line:Cody Sigler (Arkansas State → Auburn); De'Marion Thomas (Oklahoma State → Houston); Kelby Collins (Alabama → South Carolina); Saadiq Clements (North Texas → Oklahoma State)
• Edger rusher: Drew Collins (Arkansas State → South Carolina); Nate Johnson (Mizzou → Auburn)
• Cornerback: Andre Jordan Jr. (UCLA → Auburn)
• Specialists: LS Hudson Powell (Miami-Ohio → Auburn)

Italics denote player has committed to a new school.

Which Auburn football players are in the transfer portal? Full list

• Quarterback: Ashton Daniels (Florida State); Deuce Knight (Ole Miss); Jackson Arnold (UNLV)
• Running back: Damari Alston (Tulsa); Durell Robinson Jr.
• Wide receiver: Cam Coleman (Texas); Cam'Ron King (Georgia Southern); Eric Singleton Jr. (Florida); Horatio Fields (Missouri); Malcolm Simmons (Texas Tech); Perry Thompson (Minnesota)
• Tight end: Hollis Davidson; Preston Howard (Maryland)
• Offensive line: Broderick Shull; DeAndre Carter (Iowa State); Dylan Senda (Toledo); Favour Ebuka Edwin; Seth Wilfred; Tyler Johnson; Xavier Chaplin (Florida State)
• Defensive line: Amaris Williams (Georgia); Antonio Coleman; James Ash; Malik Blocton (LSU)
• Edge rusher: Jamonta Waller (Arkansas)
• Linebacker: Caleb Wheatland (Michigan State); Robert Woodyard Jr. (Missouri)
• Cornerback: A'Mon Lane-Ganus (South Florida); Donovan Starr (Clemson); Jay Crawford (Ole Miss); Kayin Lee (Tennessee); Raion Strader (Pitt)
• Safety: Jacoby Mathews; Kensley Louidor-Faustin (Missouri); Taye Seymore (North Texas)
• Specialists: K Towns McGough

Which Auburn football players are returning? Full list

• Running back: Jeremiah Cobb
• Wide receiver: Sam Turner
• Tight end: Ryan Ghea
• Offensive line: Kail Ellis
• Defensive line: Jourdin Crawford; Malik Autry
• Edge rusher: Jared Smith; Joseph Phillips
• Linebacker: Bryce Deas; Demarcus Riddick; Elijah Melendez; Xavier Atkins
• Cornerback: Blake Woodby
• Safety: An'Quon Fegans; Eric Winters; Sylvester Smith

What's the latest with transfer portal calendar? Here's what to know

After having two portal windows last offseason, including a 30-day span for the majority of December, the NCAA consolidated chances for football players to transfer this year, eliminating a spring transfer window and moving the lone period to a two-week span — from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16 — following the College Football Playoff.

Players who wish to enter the portal must do so in that window, but they're not required to enroll at a new school before the entry deadline.

Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter.To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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