Auburn transfer tackle target has arrived on campus

According to reports, a top SEC tackle target has arrived at Auburn.

Author:
Zac Blackerby
Publish date:
Jan 6, 2024 1:13 PM EST

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According to multiple reports, Mississippi State transfer offensive tackle Percy Lewis has arrived at Auburn on an official visit.

Lewis arrives at Auburn after a visit to Arkansas earlier in the week. Lewis has emerged as a top target for the Tigers with the expectation to start in 2024. Lewis was an Auburn target when he was a juco player at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He chose Mississippi State over Auburn.

Lewis is listed at 6-foot-8, 345 pounds. He started seven games in 2023.

Auburn has actively hosted and spent time with transfer offensive linemen in search of a potential starter at tackle. The assumption is that it will allow Auburn to scoot Dillon Wade inside to guard and play next to Connor Lew at center. Izavion Miller would be the other tackle.

According to PFF, Lewis played 491 snaps at Mississippi State last season. Almost all of his offensive snaps were at left tackle. He took six snaps at inline tight end to help in the running game.

Auburn has added wide receiver Robert Lewis, wide receiver SamJackson V, defensive lineman Gage Keys, and linebacker Dorian Mausi via the transfer portal this portal window. Auburn is looking for more help in the trenches on both sides of the ball.