The Appalachian State transfer is expected to contribute immediately. Jalen McCleod can be a huge impact player for the Tigers this fall.
The Edge position is one of the most important in Football. In every successful run for Auburn, they have had a dominant force to create timely stops. Can Jalen McCleod become that guy?
Jalen McCleod is the most important pickup in the transfer portal.
-B-Will on the Weekend Tailgate.
Payton Thorne’s experience certainly puts him in the conversation for Auburn’s most important addition. However, the lack of experience at Jack outweighs that of the Quarterback position.
Some fans are not as excited about Jalen because he came from a Group of 5 school. However, after the 3rd round of the NFL draft you see an abundance of group of 5 players selected from all over. Jalen McCleod is extremely talented, time will tell what his role looks like at Auburn.