Overview
- Former Oregon State offensive lineman Jacob Strand signed with Auburn on Thursday, according to a source confirmed to AL.com.
- Strand spent four seasons with the Beavers and started six games in an injury-plagued 2025 season while playing primarily at tackle.
- He becomes Auburn’s fifth offensive line addition from the transfer portal during this window.
- The move adds tackle depth after Tyler Johnson entered the transfer portal.
- Auburn now counts five offensive line transfers and five incoming freshmen to help replace 12 departing linemen, with the portal window running Jan. 2–16.