REPORT: Ashton Daniels, Kayin Lee LEAVING, Expected to Enter The Transfer Portal

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🗓️ 21 December 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Auburn Tigers brace for major offseason shakeup as quarterback Ashton Daniels and cornerback Kayin Lee are expected to hit the transfer portal. Could Deuce Knight emerge as the new face of Auburn’s offense, or will the Tigers be left scrambling for depth at quarterback and cornerback as key defensive contributors depart? Zac Blackerby assesses Auburn’s evolving roster strategy under new head coach Alex Golesh, questioning the value of "overpaying" players and how shifting priorities could shape the Tigers’ culture and competitiveness in the SEC. The analysis spotlights recent portal trends, impacts of player market dynamics, and what Auburn fans should watch for as the January 2 portal window opens. Can Auburn attract top talent and rebuild, or will tough financial decisions hinder next season’s success?

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0:00.0	reports coming out Sunday morning that Auburn expected to lose two more interesting names
0:07.8	as they are now expected into the portal. Ashton Daniels, Kay and Lee, what's it mean?
0:18.8	You are locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
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0:29.3	Yes, welcome on into Locked on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:34.5	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn.
0:37.2	Your first listen every single day. Quick bonus edition dropping this on
0:43.9	a Sunday afternoon. Kay and Lee entering the portal, we'll discuss what kind of impact
0:49.4	that means for this Auburn defense. But let's start with Ashton Daniels
0:54.5	because we're always going to start with a quarterback position.
0:58.7	I think with the way the last week is gone,
1:01.6	that Ashton Daniels entering the portal is not too surprising.
1:06.0	Yes, differing opinions on if it's worth it or not, whatever.
1:09.6	And again, let's have a few
1:11.9	qualifying statements here just so we're all on the same page. First is, these are all
1:19.9	reports they expect to enter the portal. You can't enter the portal until January 2nd.
1:24.8	Second, if you do enter the portal, you can come back.
1:29.8	And then also there are variables here.
1:32.3	We have limited information and some of the information.
1:35.6	It's not mine to share as far as dollar values.
1:39.1	And so all of this discussion happening on a few assumptions in regards to overpayment or just the fit doesn't
1:46.7	make sense for the projected payment that Auburn would have for these specific players.
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