Amaris Williams staying with Auburn after announcing NCAA transfer portal intention
Freshman EDGE Amaris Williams will stay with Auburn, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Williams previously announced his intention to enter the NCAA transfer portal after one season with the program. Something must have changed, causing Williams to stay on the Plains moving forward.
“God said it’s gon be alright,” Williams said.
Williams was going to be a big loss for Auburn, losing a high-potential pass rusher after his true freshman year. He played in 10 games during the 2024 season, recording six tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks.
His name never officially appeared in the transfer portal, giving Auburn time to bring him back. The move worked and head coach Hugh Freeze brings back someone who could be a key piece to the defense.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.
Williams played high school football at Clinton (NC), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 64 overall recruit in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
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Auburn was able to get a commitment from Williams late in the cycle. Florida originally had his pledge but Freeze pulled through over Billy Napier. Not a recruitment either program took lightly as well, being a top-100 prospect nationally at a position like EDGE.
Now, for the second time in as many years, Auburn is able to win over Williams.
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