Overview
- Sophomore starting cornerback Jay Crawford, an SEC All-Freshman and On3 True Freshman All-American in 2024, announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
- Thirteen Auburn players have declared intent to transfer, according to Yahoo Sports, with formal entries permitted Jan. 2–16.
- Freshman offensive linemen Favour Ebuka Edwin and DeAndre Carter said they plan to enter when the window opens, and Carter logged 66 offensive snaps without a start over two seasons, per Pro Football Focus.
- Carter’s departure would be the fifth on the offensive line following Dillon Wade, Jeremiah Wright, Mason Murphy, and Izavion Miller exhausting eligibility after the 2025 season.
- Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin remains on staff under the new head coach, who brought cornerbacks coach DeMarcus Van Dyke, and offensive tackle Seth Wilfred has also indicated plans to enter the portal.