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Auburn Tigers Target Portal Players

Auburn Tigers face significant departures as key players enter the transfer portal, including wide receiver Perry Thompson, defensive back Raion Strader, defensive lineman Antonio Coleman, linebacker Caleb Wheatland, and running back Damari Alston. The team is already eyeing potential replacements, with quarterback Byrum Brown from USF, linebacker Jaron Willis from South Carolina, and cornerback Jeremiah Hughes from Michigan State being top targets. As the transfer portal opens in early January, Auburn will be actively working to fill these crucial positions.

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