Auburn Football Adds 5 Offensive Linemen from Transfer Portal

Tigers reload offensive line with key additions ahead of 2026 season

Apr. 17, 2026 at 3:30pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract offensive line formation, with sharp, overlapping planes in navy, orange, and white representing the power and intensity of the unit.Auburn's rebuilt offensive line will be a key focus as the team prepares for the 2026 season.Auburn Today

Auburn football has bolstered its offensive line through the transfer portal, signing five new players to help rebuild the unit after losing five starters in the 2026 offseason. The new additions include Joseph Simmons, Stanton Ramil, Cole Best, Cole Skinner, and Jacob Strand, all of whom will look to make an immediate impact for the Tigers.

Why it matters

Offensive line play is critical to Auburn's success, and the Tigers needed to quickly reload after significant departures. These transfer portal additions give the team experienced talent and depth up front to support the offense in the 2026 season.

The details

Auburn lost five starting offensive linemen during the 2026 offseason, creating a major need to rebuild the unit through the transfer portal. The Tigers were able to sign five new players who have starting experience at the college level - Joseph Simmons, Stanton Ramil, Cole Best, Cole Skinner, and Jacob Strand. This influx of talent should provide a boost to the Tigers' offensive front as they look to compete in the SEC.

  • Auburn lost five starting offensive linemen following the 2025 season.

The players

Joseph Simmons

An offensive tackle who started 24 games over the past three seasons at another Power 5 program.

Stanton Ramil

A guard who was a multi-year starter at his previous school and brings valuable experience to the Tigers' offensive line.

Cole Best

A center who started 18 games over the past two seasons and will look to solidify the middle of Auburn's offensive line.

Cole Skinner

A versatile offensive lineman who can play multiple positions and will provide depth and flexibility to the Tigers' front five.

Jacob Strand

A tackle who started 20 games at his previous program and will compete for a starting role on Auburn's offensive line.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to be aggressive in the transfer portal to rebuild our offensive line, and I'm really pleased with the talent we were able to add.”

— Bryan Harsin, Auburn Head Coach

What’s next

The new offensive linemen will compete for starting jobs during spring and fall practices as Auburn works to solidify its offensive front ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Auburn's ability to quickly reload its offensive line through the transfer portal should give the Tigers a boost up front as they look to compete in the SEC in 2026 after losing significant talent to graduation.