With 246 career tackles (105 coming last season), Nixon can step right in and elevate that linebacker room. The linebacker position was/is somewhat unproven entering the fall, but the addition of Nixon goes a long way to helping alleviate that concern. The linebacker position hasn’t received tons of attention in terms of immediate needs, as offensive positions seemed to have dominated the headlines. Freshman Keldric Faulk joins them at the edge, with Faulk being more of traditional end/edge at 6-foot-5 and 250-plus pounds. While Sings might not start, he adds important depth at a position where three of Auburn’s top four players at the position are now transfers in Sings, Jalen McLeod and Elijah McAlister. With Isaac Ukwu going to Ole Miss, Auburn still needed to add depth at the edge position. Hooks carries some risk, but some nice potential rewards, too. However, when you’re rebuilding talent and trying to do it quickly, taking some chances is the name of the game. At 6-foot-4, it’s hard not to take the chance on a player that has been prone to some silly penalties and mistakes on the football field. Hooks is easily one of the best receiver targets available during the spring transfer portal window. Jalen McLeod Running thoughts on Auburn’s spring transfers in One quarterback, two rush ends, three receivers, one linebacker and one offensive lineman, so far. Update: Auburn has landed nine transfers and is poised to add more. Quarterback, safety, cornerback, jack/defensive end/rush end, and a “few” offensive linemen are all positions Freeze has specifically mentioned as positions of need during the spring window. Of course, this number is fluid based on two things: Auburn actually finding the right fits at the right positions (meaning not taking a player just to take a player), and current players leaving the program matching up with what Hugh Freeze and Co. How many transfers might Auburn target this spring?Īuburn is looking at 6-8 spring transfer portal additions, plus or minus some on either side.
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