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An analyst suggests that Auburn football’s loss of their top wide receiver from last season to the transfer portal will likely have minimal impact.

Daniel Dakur April 20, 2024

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According to On3’s Justin Hokanson, the departure of Jay Fair to the transfer portal is not expected to significantly impact the Auburn Tigers in 2024. Hokanson acknowledges Fair’s talent but highlights that the coaching staff, led by Hugh Freeze, had expressed the need for more from the receiver group throughout the previous season. The additions of Robert Lewis and Sam Jackson, along with the recruitment of high school receivers, indicate efforts to strengthen the team’s wide receiver position. While Fair had potential, his exit is not viewed as a substantial loss for the Tigers in terms of their competitiveness in crucial games in 2024.

The fact that Fair and fellow top receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson’s departures are seen as inconsequential underscores the challenges Auburn faced in the wide receiver position in 2023. Had it not been for star tight end Rivaldo Fairweather, Freeze’s debut season could have encountered significant difficulties. Further departures from last season’s wide receiver group are possible.

Fortunately, Freeze recognized the need for change and sought to address it by recruiting a highly talented receiving corps from the 2024 class. While freshmen typically don’t immediately bring about dramatic changes, the incoming group, known as the “Freeze Four,” is considered exceptional.

Among these freshmen, Cam Coleman stands out, as he showcased remarkable skills during his debut at A-Day. With Perry Thompson and Malcolm Simmons set to join Coleman and early enrollees Bryce Cain, the expectations for the group are high. Despite the pressure on these freshmen, their extraordinary talent inspires confidence that they could revitalize Auburn’s wide receiver position.

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