New Mexico State transfer CB Syrus Dumas commits to Auburn

Auburn has now landed 21 players through the transfer portal!

Lance Dawe | May 21, 2023

New Mexico State transfer CB Syrus Dumas commits to Auburn /

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Auburn has landed it's 21st player through the transfer portal.

Syrus Dumas, a two-year starter at New Mexico State, has transferred to Auburn, per Jeffrey Lee of Auburn Rivals (On3).

Dumas appeared in 22 games over the course of two years at NMSU, recording 64 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and five interceptions. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound defensive back transferred in from Independence Community College before landing with the Aggies.

The Tigers earned two commitments through the portal on Sunday, May 21st, including four-star Jackson State WR Shane Hooks.

The Auburn Tigers had ten players depart from the program during the spring transfer portal window, including three backup linebackers:

Quarterback TJ Finley

Wide receiver Tar'Varish Dawson

Wide receiver Landen King

Offensive lineman Colby Smith

Defensive lineman Jeffrey M'ba

Defensive lineman Tobechi Okoli

Defensive end Dylan Brooks

Linebacker Kameron Brown

Linebacker Desmond Tisdol

Linebacker Powell Gordon

Auburn has pulled in an impressive haul thus far during Hugh Freeze's first season on the Plains, currently sitting at No. 3 nationally in 247Sports' transfer portal class rankings.

Stay up to date on all of the Tigers' commitments, departures, and prospects for key positions at auburndaily.com.

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