Auburn losing DL, former JUCO transfer, to the portal
Auburn is losing a defensive lineman to the transfer portal.
Jeffrey M’ba announced on social media Thursday that he plans to look at playing elsewhere. He thanked former coach Bryan Harsin for recruiting him as a JUCO transfer after the 2021 season.
“I am grateful to have been a part of the Auburn Tigers community,” M’ba wrote in a posted on his Instagram and Twitter accounts. “My time in Auburn has taught me lessons that extend far beyond the football field. I want to give a heartfelt thank you to Coach (Bryan) Harsin for recruiting and giving me the opportunity to play at Auburn. Additionally, I want to thank the entire new Auburn staff for giving me the opportunity to play under their leadership. To my teammates, thank you for always being by my side; you guys have become family to me on and off the field. Without you, I don’t think I will be able to make it this far.
“A huge thanks to Dom (Studzinski) and the entire strength coaching staff for helping me reach a new level on the field. Most importantly, I would like to thank the Auburn community for embracing and supporting me throughout my time here. I never felt anything but real love from you since day 1. You are all a big family and made a part of it. I will always remember and appreciate you. The time has come for me to enter the transfer portal and take the next step as a football player. It’s time for me to start my next chapter of life!”
M’ba recorded 7 tackles, including 1 sack, and a forced fumble last season for the Tigers. He was considered the No. 1 JUCO prospect in the 2022 recruiting class.
The NCAA’s next window for undergraduate entry into the transfer portal opens on Saturday. It had been scheduled for May 1.
Auburn wrapped up spring practice with the A-Day spring game this past weekend.
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