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Auburn Adds RB Tae Meadows and QB-Turned-TE Hunter Herring in Late Portal Moves

The late-window moves highlight an offense-first portal overhaul centered on size, versatility, tight end depth.

Troy Trojans running back Tae Meadows (22) rushes the ball Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 during the NCAA football game against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
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Overview

  • Auburn brought in Troy running back Tae Meadows and ULM quarterback Hunter Herring, with Herring set to play tight end.
  • With these additions, Auburn is at 37 incoming transfers, matching the number of departures, according to Auburn Wire via Yahoo Sports.
  • Meadows, a rising senior, rushed for 695 yards and six touchdowns at Troy in 2025, averaging 4.4 yards per carry, the Montgomery Advertiser reports.
  • Herring, listed at 6-foot-5 and 230 pounds, played multiple roles at ULM in 2025, throwing for 111 yards, rushing for 57 yards with two TDs, adding receiving work and special teams snaps.
  • Auburn has rebuilt its tight end group with transfers Jonathan Echols (USF), Jake Johnson (North Carolina) and Xavier Newsome (Howard) after departures including Hollis Davidson and Preston Howard and the graduation of Brandon Frazier.