I still think, if the numbers allow, they would take another D-lineman if they could. They may not be able to in order to keep the younger guys on the roster happy, but better chances if they’re one-and-done guys. Of the 3 we got this week, I think Bliddi is the only one that seems to be a likely starter. Raikes has always been a backup at A&M and has issues getting pushed around at times. I have to think that it’s gonna be a mixture of him and Jayson Jones at nose or however Durkin is actually going to line them up. Crawford is like this year’s version of McLeod, but he’s not gonna beat out McLeod for the starting spot. He’s an excellent addition and provides quality depth to the outside D-line/edges but he’s a sub guy. Auburn is still lacking a guy that will be good enough to win the starting job on the interior within the first few practices.
If Holden goes, Auburn likely snags a QB. If Battie, Alston, or Cobb go, we’d certainly grab an RB. I think we’ll probably try to take at least 1, maybe 2 DBs to replace Hood and Scott but also to bolster the back end with a bit more depth. Maybe a LB? Other than that, the only other position I could see is us taking another OL for added depth, but that would have to be the exact right fit and situation to work, otherwise we risk alienating some of the HS dudes we’re working on for the ‘25 class.
So, if the current roster stays the same, I’d think 4-5 more at most? Probably just 4 as it turns out: 2 DBs, likely a QB, and maybe either a LB or another DL.