Transfer kicker commits to Auburn Tigers football recruiting…

Tanner Burns is adding from the portal. He’s already signed a transfer punter, and he just added a kicker. Former Southern Miss kicker Connor Gibbs announced his commitment to Auburn Friday. He’s the second specialist to transfer into Auburn this window, joining former Oklahoma State punter Hudson Kaak. Kicking was an issue for Auburn this past season, as the Tigers had three different kickers start and go a combined 12-of-22 this year. Starter Alex McPherson dealt with injuries and health issues, thrusting true freshman Towns McGough into the starting role, before McGough’s struggles landed Ian Vachon the starting role. The…

Auburn was seeking a tight end out of the portal. It got one Friday night. Former Maryland tight end Preston Howard committed to Auburn during his visit on the Plains Friday night, he announced on social media. He’s the 13th addition for Auburn this window and the second of the day. Originally from Owings Mills, Md., Howard was a three-star tight end that signed with the Terps as part of their 2022 class. Howard didn’t record any stats in 2022, before recording catches in nine games in 2023. He tallied 155 yards receiving and his only touchdown came against Auburn…