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Auburn Adds USF WRs Christian Neptune, Kory Pettigrew and TE Jonathan Echols in Transfer Push

The new Golesh-led staff is leaning on USF ties to restock a roster hit by more than 30 portal exits during the NCAA's Jan. 2–16 window.

Overview

  • Former USF tight end Jonathan Echols signed with Auburn on Monday, becoming the Tigers' first transfer addition at a position that lost four players.
  • USF wide receivers Christian Neptune and Kory Pettigrew signed Sunday, with Neptune coming off 38 catches for 335 yards and a touchdown as a freshman.
  • As of Monday morning, 32 Auburn players have entered or plan to enter the transfer portal, highlighting extensive churn under new head coach Alex Golesh.
  • USF quarterback Locklan Hewlett has committed to Auburn but has not signed, and fellow Bull Byrum Brown visited as a top target at quarterback.
  • Auburn is also courting reinforcements in the trenches, hosting several offensive and defensive line transfers as it rebuilds key position groups.