As a college coach, you ability to sell is judged equally to your ability to win.
Hugh Freeze has checked the first box in his short time on the Plains, as he turned in the almost impossible feat of flipping a top-60 class to a top-20 class in the span of three weeks. He also worked hard in the transfer portal by bringing in 12 seasoned players who have a chance to start on the 2023 team.
The class, which ranks No. 4 according to 247Sports, has impressed the writers at MikeFarrell.com by being called the “best class in the SEC”, and two transfers have made several transfer portal-related lists since the window closed on Jan. 15.
In the site’s most recent list regarding the transfer portal, four newcomers have been named to the SEC All-Transfer team. Representatives of Auburn include an important skill player and three offensive linemen.
Here’s a look at which transfer made Mike Farrell’s SEC All-Transfer team, and why they will be an important addition to Freeze’s roster in 2023.
Brian Battie
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Position: RB
Previous school: South Florida
What Jones says…
Brian Battie was one of the best Group-of-Five backs this season for USF. He rushed for over 1,100 yards in 2022 for the Bulls, and will likely take on a big role for the Tigers in 2023 with Tank Bigsby leaving for the NFL Draft. It will be interesting to see if he can beat out Jarquez Hunter for the leading role this upcoming season.
Avery Jones
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Position: OL
Previous School: East Carolina
What Jones says…
Avery Jones was rated as a four-star prospect, and the #13 overall guard coming out of high school in 2018. He has been very good for North Carolina and ECU over his five-year career and brings a ton of talent and experience to Auburn. I expect him to be one of the starting five up front for the Tigers in 2023.
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