In today’s Auburn Tigers News, transfer linebacker Dorian Mausi discusses his choice to join Auburn football, and the Tigers impress a 5-star quarterback during his visit.
Following the 2023 season, former Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi was among the first transfers to schedule an official visit with the Auburn football program. Mausi was one of the first transfers to sign with the Tigers following his visit.
After four years as a key performer on the field for the Blue Devils, Mausi had certain criteria for his next school, and his visit to the Plains convinced him to play his last year of collegiate ball as a Tiger.
“I came from a school where culture was important, and I wanted to continue my career there,” the Duke transfer told Auburn Athletics. “I heard stories about what it was like here, and when I met with Coach (Hugh) Freeze, he told me that he wanted me to help bring up the young guys – to be able to teach those around me, and I’m becoming a better player as a result of those leadership chances. That was what convinced me, and I loved it.”
Tigers impress a 5-star QB on his visit
Earlier this week, the Auburn football program welcomed 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons from Folsom, Calif. Lyons’ final stop on his trip to the Southeast was the Plains, where he was ranked as the third quarterback in the recruiting class of 2026 and the second talent from his native state. He also traveled to Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Alabama.
Lyons met with the Auburn football coaching staff on his visit, and it was made plain to him that he is a priority in the 2026 class.
“I’m a big fan of relationships, and these coaches showed me that I’m definitely high on their list, which means a lot,” Lyons told Auburn Rivals. “You want to go somewhere you can believe in, so that appealed to me. I really liked the culture; you could sense there was something unique about this place, which is great.”
Though the quarterback has not selected a top group of schools or set a commitment date, he told Auburn Rivals that the Tigers impressed him and that Auburn is now a top school.
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