Four Instant-Impact Transfer Additions for Auburn

QB Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma

Arnold had a rough 2024 as the Sooners cycled quarterbacks throughout the year.

Despite being benched in the game against the Tennessee Volunteers last September, Arnold would return to the starting role nearly a month later against the South Carolina Gamecocks. He finished the season with just 1,412 passing yards, 12 passing touchdowns and just three interceptions.

However, with no real targets to throw to, he struggled at Oklahoma. That shouldn't be an issue at Auburn with the embarrassment of riches the Tigers have surrounded him with. Assuming he gets the keys of the offense this season , the Tigers’ offense could be on fire in 2025, and Arnold could be a big reason for that. 

Horatio Fields, Wide Receiver, Wake Forest

Fields was another massive get for the Tigers’ wide receiver.

With KeAndre Lambert-Smith graduating and getting drafted by the Chargers in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Tigers desperately needed to figure out how to replace him. Freshman Cam Coleman would be returning as a starter while Malcolm Simmons will be dropping back to a fourth option role. 

Fields finished second among the Wake Forest pass catchers with 463 yards receiving on 39 catches. He also had four touchdowns in 2024. He could be a nice third option for Arnold and the Tigers alongside Coleman and Singleton Jr.

Raion Strader, Cornerback, Miami (OH)

One of the top defensive additions that the Tigers acquired was cornerback Strader. Strader was an absolute menace for the RedHawks during his time at Miami (OH), where he amassed 110 total tackles, two tackles for loss, three interceptions and 31 pass deflections in two seasons.

With defensive back Jerrin Thomposn signing with the Tennessee Titans after the draft, Strader could be an instant-impact addition to the Tigers' secondary.

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