BREAKING: USF running back transfer Brian Battie commits to Auburn
Auburn has added a key commitment from transfer running back Brian Battie.
Battie, who is transferring from the University of South Florida, announced his decision Monday evening. “Thankful for everything coming my way it’s time to get to work,” Battie tweeted
Battie, listed at 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds, was an NCAA consensus All-American as a freshman kick returner. He was a second-team All-AAC as a sophomore rushing for 1,186 yards.
He has two years of eligibility.
Auburn now has landed nine transfers from the portal this offseason. You can find the complete list HERE.
From Battie’s USF website
• The 6th USF player to post a 1,000-yard rushing season (1,186, 2022)
• 2022 season ranks among best in program history: 1,186 rushing yards (6th), 98.8 ypg (T5th), seven 100-yard games (T3rd), 6.7 ypc (4th)
• Set USF season all-purpose yardage record (1,936, 2022), which led the nation following conclusion of the regular season.
• Tied a USF record with five-straight 100-yard rushing games (2022)
• Stands 7th on USF career rushing chart following 2022 season (1,842)
Auburn expecting to sign several transfers in ’23 class
College football players have a 45-day window to enter the portal and find a new home. The window will close on Jan. 19 before reopening after spring for another 15-day window.
Once in the portal, players are allowed to speak with coaches at other programs about transferring. Players also can visit other schools.
Auburn is expected to hit the transfer portal hard over the next 45 days. First-year coach Hugh Freeze said as much in his opening press conference.
“In Year One, the portal will be a big priority,” Freeze said. “I do believe in building (the roster) with high school kids and filling it in with the portal. Can we do that in Year One? I’m not sure yet, so I would anticipate it being heavier towards the portal.”
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
