In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, head coach Hugh Freeze discusses the incoming linebacker class and we look at the players who have entered the portal
The Auburn football program had a pretty good early signing day, securing their second top-10 recruiting class in as many years. Within that class, head coach Hugh Freeze and defensive coordinator DJ Durkin managed to sign some of the top linebackers.
The Tigers played a lot of freshmen on the defense this year, and the incoming signees will be important with the losses of Eugene Asante, Austin Keys, and Dorian Mausi Jr. Freeze expects that all three 2025 LBs—Elijah Melendez, Bryce Deas, and Jakaleb Faulk—to make an early impact for Auburn football. Below is what he had to say about the three prospects, per Auburn Rivals.
On Melendez: "Man, I think Elijah just looks like a senior right now. He's the most rocked up high school linebacker I’ve ever signed."
On Deas: “Bryce, man, that dude is a competitive guy. He competes. From a really good high school program, and just loved his competitive spirit and nature every time he was around.”
On Faulk: "We can't say enough about the Faulk family, and they fit us here. They're Auburn men, Auburn people. And JJ, his length and just his demeanor. And I love everything about that family and shoot Lakendral (Barnes) become one of my favorite moms.”
Players who have entered the portal
It's day three of the transfer portal, and a lot of players who were looking to enter did so on day one or before the portal opened if they are graduate transfers. Below is a complete list of all the Auburn football players who have entered the transfer portal so far:
- QB Holden Geriner
- QB Hank Brown
- TE Micah Riley
- TE Grant Hidalgo
- DL Gage Keys
- DL TJ Lindsey
- WR Camden Brown
- WR Caleb Burton
- OT EJ Harris
- S Antonio Kite
- S Caleb Wooden