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Auburn Star Cam Coleman Plans to Enter Transfer Portal When Window Opens Jan. 2

The former five-star vaults to the top of the portal market, underscoring the roster rebuild facing new coach Alex Golesh.

Overview

  • On3 first reported Coleman’s plans, which were quickly corroborated by ESPN, CBS Sports, AL.com and others, with sources saying he informed Auburn of his intent.
  • The undergraduate transfer portal window runs Jan. 2–16, and Coleman is expected to be the top wide receiver available once it opens.
  • Coleman, a Phenix City native and former five-star recruit, posted 56 catches for 708 yards and five touchdowns in 2025 and has 93 receptions for 1,306 yards and 13 scores over two seasons.
  • His move follows Auburn’s coaching change from Hugh Freeze to Alex Golesh and continues a wave of departures at receiver that includes Perry Thompson, Malcolm Simmons and Horatio Fields.
  • Reports indicate Auburn made retention efforts, including significant NIL offers, while analysts expect heavy interest from major programs such as Alabama, Ohio State, Texas, USC, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.