Auburn CB Tyler Scott changes course, will not enter transfer portal
AUBURN — Auburn redshirt freshman cornerback Tyler Scott has decided not to enter the transfer portal, sources confirm to Auburn Live.
Scott told Auburn Live on April 23 that he indeed planned to enter the transfer portal. He then shared his intentions to enter the portal on social media. Scott shared with Auburn Live a photo of his transfer portal submission on Monday, but has now decided to pull his name out of the portal two days later.
Scott was a 4-star recruit from Mableton, Ga. and Army All-American coming out of Pebblebrook High School.
Career production: Scott played nine snaps this season against Samford last season.
Impact of Tyler Scott’s return
Scott’s return comes two days after he intended to enter the portal, along with fellow Auburn corner Colton Hood. Auburn’s depth in the secondary is solid and Scott was entering his redshirt freshman season with little experience. Scott was very close to entering the portal in the winter, per sources, but decided to remain with the team for the spring. Scott is a lengthy, talented player who can play both outside and nickel. With the departure of Hood, it made the decision by Scott to return easier knowing the depth was certainly more favorable than before.
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“It will take you all the way through spring and summer to figure that out because of the way the portal windows are set up. I think it’s absolutely ridiculous that this portal window we’re getting ready to have is as long as it is. It makes no sense. We have to go through Christmas worrying about people tampering with players on your team. Either they know they are going or they’re not. Give them December 1 through the 10th, make your decision and move on. This idea of this long portal window, it wasn’t made by anybody having to live it, I can assure you.”
And on the topic of re-recruiting your own roster, how will Freeze handle those conversations?
“Only way I know how to be is totally transparent. Tell them the truth. The truth for some is your chances to play here are probably slim. The truth for others is there’s an element of patience that needs to be involved in your decision. If you could just be patient and not listen to the voices that want immediate gratification or certainly, you have the money aspect that’s involved in all of this now. You should choose the place and the culture and environment that’s going to shape you for the long term, the long haul. I think everything is better when you are in that environment yourself. Some need to have patience and other discussions will be truthful with how we see you fitting into this roster.”
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