MASSIVE WIN: Malik Autry, Demarcus Riddick STAYING at Auburn, Alex Golesh BIG win

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🗓️ 1 January 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers secure a major boost as key defenders Demarcus Riddick and Malik Autry commit to staying on the Plains, stabilizing two crucial position groups heading into the portal frenzy. Are these moves enough to elevate Auburn’s defense among the SEC’s elite? Zac Blackerby breaks down the significance of retaining Malik Autry on the defensive line and what Riddick’s versatility means for one of the SEC’s most promising linebacker rooms. Key insights include the high market value of defensive linemen in the transfer portal, roster turnover at both defensive tackle and edge, and the strategic retention needed to keep Auburn competitive. Zac Blackerby explores the potential for Auburn to maximize Riddick’s impact, questions surrounding edge depth, and how D.J. Durkin and Vontrell King-Williams’ coaching continuity could shape the Tigers’ defensive future. Don’t miss this essential analysis of Auburn football’s roster strategy and portal priorities.

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0:00.0	Auburn got some wins going into the portal two key defenders staying at Auburn.
0:12.4	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:17.5	Part of the Locked on podcast network, your team every day. Yes, welcome on the Locked-on podcast network, your team every day.
0:22.9	Yes, welcome on in to Locked-on, Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:28.6	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn,
0:31.9	your first listen every single day.
0:35.3	It's portal opening Eve,
0:37.8	and we got some good news over the last 24 hours or so.
0:44.0	DeMarcus Riddick bolstering what will be potentially one of the best lineback
0:50.2	rooms in the SEC.
0:51.2	But let's start with Malik Autry,
0:52.6	because I think Malik Atry and the
0:54.4	discussion around Malik Otry possibly slid under the radar a little bit because of the position
1:02.8	that he plays, because of where he's from right down the road at Opalika high school.
1:09.9	And when you die like Malik Atry, I don't think you bring him in for his freshman season.
1:14.8	You bring him in for everything after that.
1:17.9	And I think keeping him on the roster as part of an important defensive line class from a season ago,
1:26.8	him, Jordan Crawford, Darien Smith.
1:29.8	I think it's big.
1:31.3	It's a win for Von Tril King Williams.
1:33.2	And I think it's a win for the potential and hopeful development of Malik Autry.
1:40.8	He's always played so much larger than everyone else.
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