Auburn Tigers' Byrum Brown is Now Loved By National Media, Major Recruiting Updates

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🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers shake up SEC buzz as national media wake up to quarterback Byrum Brown’s impact. Can Brown’s chemistry with new head coach Alex Golesh spark a fast program turnaround? Zac Blackerby and recruiting expert Brian Smith break down why Brown’s elite production at South Florida makes him a top portal QB, comparing his fit and ceiling to other high-profile transfers like Mesta Maker. Recruiting heats up as Auburn lines up official visits from blue-chip prospects including Karlos May, Reed Ramsier, DeShawnHall, and potential QB1 Israel Abrams. The hosts highlight high-stakes battles with powerhouse programs like Alabama, Georgia, and Miami for future stars, the importance of national recruiting reach, and what makes these visits pivotal for Hugh Freeze’s roster build. Is Auburn poised to surprise SEC rivals and land elite talent? Don’t miss this essential update on the Tigers’ trajectory.

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0:00.0	So this is nice.
0:01.9	We're starting to see national media
0:05.0	starting to fall in love with Auburn Tigers quarterback, Byron Brown.
0:15.0	You are Locked-on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:20.1	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network,
0:22.5	your team every day.
0:25.5	Yes, welcome on into Locked-on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:30.3	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn.
0:33.5	Your first listen every single day.
0:36.9	What's next for Auburn recruiting?
0:39.7	We'll get there as well as a few names to kind of continue to monitor.
0:44.1	We are, of course, joined today as we are every Thursday by Brian Smith,
0:48.1	Lockdowns Recruiting Expert and host of the portal, Lockdowns Recruiting, Transfer Portal,
0:51.9	NIL show.
0:53.5	But first, Brian, you were kind of the first national guy to at least come on this show and say,
0:59.8	yes, Byron Brown is a big deal.
1:03.4	Byron Brown amongst Transfer Portal quarterbacks is elite.
1:06.9	He just didn't get the coverage because this was never really close. He was following Alex Golish as soon as he took the Auburn job. You said it. There was no clicks there. This is the storyline that is just, it's kind of ugly, but it's true. If there's no intrigue, you're not going to get as many headlines. There was no intrigue.
1:28.0	That's not Byram's fault.
1:29.3	He just do the offense and he's like, screw this.
1:31.1	I'm going to go to the place that is free for 3,000 and ran for 1100.
1:35.1	Doesn't this seem though a little?
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