Auburn football transfer portal Wish List: Ten players that would fit well with the Tigers

Here are ten players that could give the Tigers' roster a serious boost.

Auburn is going to need to do some rebuilding in the transfer portal this offseason in order to make their roster competitive in 2023.

New head coach Hugh Freeze has already hit the recruiting trail and has his eyes set on a number of high-end recruits and portal players.

As Auburn continues to reach out to, offer, and host transfer portal talent, here's a look at ten players we have added to our wish list for the Tigers.

DE Andre Carter, Western Michigan: Carter, a fifth year senior, dominated in 2022, accumulating 70 of his 135 career tackles, 13.5 of his 29 TFL, and seven of his 14 career sacks. Carter also has six career forces fumbles and nabbed an interception and a safety this past season. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound lineman finished the season with a PFF grade of 80.5 - 82nd best in the country (would have been second-best on Auburn). He has one year of eligibility remaining.

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QB Jeff Sims, Georgia Tech: Why Jeff Sims out of all of the quarterbacks in the market, you ask? Consider Auburn's situation: They have a quarterback that is eager to compete in Robby Ashford. His athleticism - combined with his upside as an actual quarterback - cannot be dismissed. Ashford is still a young player that will now develop underneath a coach that understands how to actually develop quarterbacks. Will Freeze ride with him? We'll have to see. Auburn might not be looking for his replacement in the portal - rather, a competitor, or a depth piece at the very least. Players like Spencer Sanders, Devin Leary or Hudson Card aren't looking to come in and sit on the bench. They're looking to start immediately. Get a solid quarterback like Sims (41 total touchdowns in three seasons) who can push for the job and maybe even split playing time.

LB Teradja Mitchell, Ohio State: Mitchell didn't really do much until his junior year with the Buckeyes, where he collected 45 tackles and 4.5 TFL. He was a borderline five-star coming out of high school and would be a solid piece to boost the depth of the linebacking core as Auburn makes the roster transition under Hugh Freeze.

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WR E.J. Williams, Clemson: Williams was solid as a freshman, collecting 306 yards and two touchdowns in 2020. He has yet to crack 100 yards in a season since, despite appearing in 20 games from 2021-22. Assumedly, Auburn would like to add a legitimate possession receiver on the outside through the portal. This could be their guy. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

OT Myles Hinton, Stanford: Hinton did not make a start until his sophomore season in 2021, but again, one of the themes this offseason for Auburn is rebuilding through the transfer portal. Hinton has great size (6-foot-6, 308 pounds) that the Tigers could use. Any sort of depth on the offensive line is accepted.

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DL Tunmise Adeleye, Texas A&M: Auburn needs help on the defensive line next season. Adeleye is highest-rated defensive lineman in the portal. He will have four years of eligibility remaining.

IOL Javion Cohen, Alabama: A two-year starter for the Crimson Tide at LG, the former Central High School (Phoenix City) offensive tackle announced his intention to transfer and Auburn players immediately began the recruitment. He has two years of eligibility remaining.

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DL Anthony Goodlow, Tulsa: In 2022, Goodlow had 44 tackles (24 solo), two sacks and two pass deflections. He has 112 total career tackles and 12 total sacks. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.

WR RaRa Thomas, Mississippi State: In two seasons with the Bulldogs, Thomas caught 62 passes for 878 yards and 12 touchdowns. He has already set an official visit with Auburn. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

OT PJ Williams, Texas A&M: Yes, another A&M player. Look, the Tigers need any sort of help they can get on the offensive line, and Williams was a top 70 player in last year's recruiting cycle. Auburn could really use the former four-star's services.

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