Auburn Impresses Top-Ranked 2027 Offensive Lineman

The Tigers' new head coach is building strong rapport with top recruits.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:31am

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Since Alex Golesh took over as Auburn's head coach, he has managed to put together an impressive transfer portal class and the 22nd-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2026. Now, Golesh is turning his attention to the future, impressing top 2027 offensive line prospect Reed Ramsier, who recently visited the program.

Why it matters

Golesh has had to rebuild Auburn's roster after nearly 40 players left the program, but he's making significant progress in replenishing the team, particularly along the offensive line. Securing commitments from elite 2027 prospects like Ramsier would give the Tigers a strong foundation for the future.

The details

Reed Ramsier, the 15th-ranked offensive lineman in the 2027 class, visited Auburn recently for the program's annual Junior Day. Ramsier said Auburn has "risen up" his list of schools and is now "towards the top" for him. Golesh has also signed several top transfer offensive linemen, including Deryc Plazz, Kenneth McManus IV, TJ Hedrick, Jacob Strand, Cole Best and Stanton Ramil, to fill gaps on the roster.

  • Golesh took over as Auburn's head coach in recent months.
  • Ramsier visited Auburn for the program's Junior Day event.

The players

Alex Golesh

The new head coach of the Auburn Tigers, who has been working to rebuild the team's roster through the transfer portal and recruiting.

Reed Ramsier

A top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2027 recruiting class, who recently visited Auburn and was impressed by the program.

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What they’re saying

“I'd say Auburn is towards the top for me. It definitely rose up my board from two months ago to now. They're up there for sure.”

— Reed Ramsier

What’s next

Golesh will need to continue to impress Ramsier and other top 2027 prospects in order to secure their commitments and build a strong foundation for the future of the Auburn program.

The takeaway

Despite a challenging start to his tenure, Golesh has quickly established himself as a rising star in the coaching ranks, impressing both Auburn fans and top recruits with his ability to rebuild the roster and position the Tigers for long-term success.