The Auburn football program has had a few down years when it comes to the NFL Draft, but things may be looking up ahead of next year's event.
During the offseason, head coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have been working hard to add talent from the transfer portal in several key areas, and a few of those additions are already generating draft buzz before the season starts.
Earlier this week, CBS Sports released its list of the top 50 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft, and two Auburn football players were named in the rankings. The first is offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin, and the second is wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr.
Chaplin, a junior who transferred to the Plains in January after starting at Virginia Tech for two seasons, came in at No. 22 on CBS Sports' list:
Chaplin wrestled and played defense in high school, which speaks to his aggressive play style, as well as throwing shot put, discus and javelin for the track and field team.
The big OT has received a lot of hype as one of the Tigers' most impactful transfers and could be a first-round pick next year.
Singleton, a wide receiver transfer from Georgia Tech, was ranked No. 27 on the list and was the highest-ranked WR in the transfer portal this offseason:
In high school, Singleton competed in the long jump and ran the 100-meter dash in 10.68 seconds. He transferred from Georgia Tech this offseason and is coming off a campaign of 56 catches, 754 yards and three scores.
He is perhaps the most talked-about addition to the Auburn football team and has already impressed during the spring. The Tigers will be looking to break a five-year streak of no first-round draft picks with this pair in the 2026 NFL Draft.