The recruitment battle for Adrian Lamb is heating up, and Auburn is right in the thick of it.
Lamb, a 6-foot-5, 290-pound offensive tackle out of Georgia Military College, is one of the most sought-after linemen in the transfer portal right now. Hailing from Beaufort, South Carolina, Lamb is drawing serious interest from some of the SEC’s biggest names - including Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and South Carolina - in what’s shaping up to be a high-stakes, late-cycle race for a potential plug-and-play talent.
This isn’t just your average recruitment. According to reports, Lamb will graduate in May, which makes him a prime post-spring addition for programs looking to shore up their trenches before fall camp. LSU hosted Lamb on what appears to be his final visit before the NCAA Dead Period kicked in on Sunday night, giving the Tigers from Baton Rouge a crucial last impression.
But LSU isn’t alone. Auburn, under head coach Alex Golesh, is pushing hard.
So is Lane Kiffin’s Alabama squad, not to mention the hometown South Carolina Gamecocks - a factor that can never be overlooked when a recruit is from in-state. With offers from all four SEC programs on the table, the final decision could come down to fit, opportunity, and yes, the ever-present influence of NIL and revenue-sharing possibilities.
Lamb also holds offers from a range of Group of Five and FCS programs - including the likes of West Georgia, Mercer, Campbell, and Old Dominion - but let’s be honest: this is an SEC-level talent, and the top-tier programs know it. In today’s college football landscape, where top linemen are at a premium and the portal has become a second recruiting season, players like Lamb are gold.
He’s not just a depth piece. Lamb has the frame, footwork, and experience to compete for a starting role right away, especially for a team looking to solidify its offensive line after spring evaluations. That’s why this recruitment has drawn so much attention - and why the stakes are so high.
Auburn’s offensive line coach is Jake Thornton, and he’s been tasked with rebuilding the Tigers’ front into a unit that can compete in the trenches of the SEC. Adding someone like Lamb would be a major step in that direction. Thornton’s reputation as a developer of talent and his ability to connect with players could play a key role in Auburn’s pitch.
We’re in the final stretch now. With visits wrapped and the Dead Period in effect, all that’s left is the decision.
Wherever Lamb lands, he’s going to bring size, strength, and experience to a program that needs it. And for Auburn, landing him could be a pivotal piece in building the kind of offensive line that can power a turnaround in the SEC.