Auburn OL Shake-Up: 14 New Faces | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

Auburn’s offensive line is being rebuilt from the ground up, with just three returning starters and a massive 14-player recruiting class—nine of them transfers—to fill the void. Kail Ellis made history as the youngest SEC player last season, while Tai Buster is poised to earn his spot after spring improvements. Freshmen like top-ranked recruit Wilson Zierer and several USF transfers bring immediate depth, including one who flipped from Michigan. Veteran transfers like Cole Best (two-year starter at center), Jo Simmons (James Madison playoff hero), and Stanton Ramil (Big Ten starter) add…