Auburn defensive back decides not to enter the transfer portal.
The Auburn Tigers secure another victory in the spring transfer portal window.
The Auburn Tigers appear to be holding onto one of their young and talented defensive backs.
Following initial rumors of defensive backs Tyler Scott and Colton Hood visiting the transfer portal, it appears that Scott will remain at Auburn.
Auburn’s defensive secondary gets some depth back. With Scott’s comeback, he can provide depth and support in 2024 while also competing for a larger role and a potential starting berth in 2025. His role should be higher this season than it was last year, when he played nine snaps versus the Samford Bulldogs.
Scott came to Auburn as a four-star recruit from Mableton, GA. He is part of a loaded room that has a ton of talent and players who could deserve playing time. The assumption when the report broke earlier this week that he was entering the transfer portal was that he would look for more playing time elsewhere. Something clearly changed as he is now choosing to stay at Auburn according to reports.
Auburn has lost Hood, slot receiver Jay Fair, and buck linebacker Brenton Williams to the portal so far. The Tigers have brought in defensive linemen Philip Blidi and Isaiah Raikes to help build the interior defensive line. They also brought in Arkansas State EDGE defender Keyron Crawford to help create more of a pass rush this season. They also signed the top receiver in the portal KeAndre Lambert-Smith.
Players have till Tuesday to access the transfer portal. This deadline does not apply to players who have committed or signed with their new school; rather, it is the deadline to access the portal.
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