Auburn football transfer linebacker pledges to become Tiger recruiter

The Auburn football team got a new coaching staff following the 2022 season, and one of the first things the Hugh Freeze staff did was get to work in the transfer portal. The Tigers brought in 12 transfers in key positions during the offseason, and now the portal has opened for the second time.

Until April 30, the Tigers will be looking to the portal to bring in more talent and more depth ahead of the 2023 season, especially in certain positions like the offensive line and quarterback. While the portal window has gotten off to a slow start due to its early opening, more players are expected to enter once spring games finish around the country.

Everyone knows how important the portal is going to be for Auburn football and Hugh Freeze during his first season on the Plains, even the players. Recent transfer Austin Keys, a linebacker who came to Auburn by way of Ole Miss, has pledge to show off his recruiting skills during this window:

Damari Alston, known recruiter of the 2022 class, chimed in immediately calling for Keys to “follow his lead.” The first player Keys went for was a former Ole Miss teammate, defensive lineman Tywone Malone. However, inter-conference transfers must sit a year before they can play if they enter in the spring portal window, so Malone may not be interested in calling Auburn home.

The next player is TCU WR Jordan Hudson. The true freshman receiver was the best in his class for TCU in 2022, hauling in 14 receptions for 174 yards and three touchdowns. Originally a 5-star recruit out of high school, the Garland, TX native could definitely be of interest for Auburn football, a team that has lacked major production from the WR corps for the past few seasons.