Auburn’s Alex Golesh is bringing RB, TE from USF

The Auburn football program is entering a period of significant transition as newly appointed head coach Alex Golesh moves to reshape the roster. After moving on from Hugh Freeze, the Tigers are desperate to find stability on the Plains, but that mission has been complicated by high-profile exits. Most notably, star wide receiver Cam Coleman has officially entered the transfer portal.

A former five-star recruit who amassed over 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns in two seasons, Coleman is now considered the top overall talent available on the market.

His departure highlights the ongoing struggles Auburn has faced in establishing a consistent offensive rhythm, leaving a massive void in the receiving corps that Golesh must now address through aggressive recruiting.

To begin filling these gaps, Golesh is turning to familiar faces from his previous tenure at South Florida. According to Matt Zenitz on X, formerly Twitter, Auburn has successfully signed running back Nykahi Davenport.

The sophomore is coming off a productive season with the Bulls, where he rushed for 612 yards and seven touchdowns. His arrival provides a much-needed boost to the backfield as the team looks to diversify its ground game.

Additionally, Pete Nakos reported on X that USF transfer tight end Jonathan Echols has also signed with the Tigers. By bringing in athletes who are already acclimated to his system, Golesh is attempting to accelerate the implementation of his offensive vision at Auburn.

These additions come at a critical time, as the team’s quarterback room is also undergoing a complete reset. Former five-star freshman Deuce Knight has followed Coleman into the transfer portal, dealing another blow to the program’s long-term plans.

Although Knight saw limited action, his standout performance against Mercer, where he accounted for six total touchdowns, gave fans a glimpse of his elite potential.

With Knight, Jackson Arnold, and Ashton Daniels all departing, the Tigers are left searching for a new signal-caller. Speculation has already begun regarding potential targets, including South Florida’s Byrum Brown, who could serve as a bridge for Golesh’s inaugural season.

As the offseason progresses, the Tigers will need to secure more veteran talent to remain competitive in an increasingly demanding SEC landscape.

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