Cam Coleman, one of the best young receivers in college football, has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal after two seasons at Auburn, On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Monday.
The former 5-star recruit was a huge get for former Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze in the 2024 signing class, beating out Texas A&M and many other schools for Coleman’s talents. In two seasons with the Tigers, the Phenix City Central HS (AL) product put up 93 catches for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Part of the Freeze Four alongside Perry Thompson, Malcolm Simmons and Bryce Cain, Coleman is the third member of that foursome who has announced their intentions to enter the portal, which opens on Friday, Jan. 2. Only Cain, who has just six receptions in two seasons, is left on Alex Golesh’s roster.
As a sophomore in 2025, Coleman caught 56 passes for 708 yards and five touchdowns as Auburn’s offense struggled prior to the dismissal of Freeze. At 6-foot-3, Coleman provides a mismatch for opponents, especially in the red zone, where he is prone to coming down with mind-boggling catches for touchdowns.
Biggest hit yet for Alex Golesh and Auburn's new coaching staff
It’s a big hit to Auburn’s receiving corps as Coleman was expected to return and be wide receiver No. 1 yet again for the Tigers in 2026. He was one of the highest-paid wide receivers in 2025, and certainly will be shown a lot of dollar signs by teams willing to pay the price for his talents on the field. His NIL value, per On3, is worth close to $1.8 million.
Coleman becomes the 24th Auburn player who intends to enter the portal, but he is the biggest loss so far for Golesh and the Tigers’ new coaching staff. Along with Coleman, Thompson and Simmons, wide receivers Horatio Fields and Cam’Ron King have also announced their intention to transfer.