In today's edition of Auburn Tigers news, an AU quarterback ranks in 247Sports' top 10. In addition, a 5-star wide receiver plans to visit this weekend
The Auburn football quarterback room received a major makeover during the offseason. Holden Geriner, Walker White and Hank Brown entered the transfer portal, and Payton Thorne ran out of eligibility. The Tigers brought in three quarterbacks from the transfer portal to join incoming freshman 5-star Deuce Knight: Jackson Arnold, Ashton Daniels, and Tanner Bailey.
With spring practices right around the corner, Arnold is predicted to be the Tigers' starter in 2025. According to 247Sports, Arnold is also set to be one of the most productive quarterbacks in college football next year, landing the No. 10 spot in their projection for the top 10 quarterbacks.
"As bad as the offense was at times last season from a giveaway standpoint, the Tigers still went downfield often and had success with explosive plays through the air," wrote 247Sports' Brad Crawford. "Those playmaking wideouts return along with a couple additions in the portal. Former Oklahoma signal caller Jackson Arnold should benefit from that along with better play up front."
5-star WR sets Junior Day visit
This weekend, the Auburn football program is gearing up for a big recruiting Junior Day event where nearly all of their 2026 commits will be in attendance alongside many highly sought-after prospects. According to Auburn Undercover (subscription required), 5-star wide receiver Tristen Keys will be on the Plains for Junior Day.
From Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Keys is ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the recruiting class of 2026 and is the No. 1 prospect out of his home state. He has over 20 offers and recently revealed his top 12 programs: Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Georgia, USC, Mississippi State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Florida, Ole Miss, and Miami.