The next big tight end at Langston Hughes (Ga.), Xavier Tiller returned to Auburn on Sunday to get in a workout with Auburn’s staff prior to the Elite Camp and get more time around them.

A future 5-star if his ranking holds, tabbed by 247Sports as the No. 31 player, No. 2 tight end and No. 4 player from Georgia in the 2026 class, Tiller has been to Auburn a bunch over the year and is no stranger. But Sunday provided a unique opportunity to expand his game and relationships with the Auburn staff, namely tight ends coach Ben Aigamaua.

AUBURN, Alabama—The transfer portal for college baseball officially opened on Monday and it’s expected to be a busy time for coach Butch Thompson and his staff with the Auburn Tigers looking to add some help on the mound and at the plate coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign.

It won’t be just about adding players for the Tigers, but there will also be some players headed out as well. That started over the weekend when second-year LHP Zach Crotchfelt announced his plans to enter the transfer portal.

On Monday, Auburn center fielder Chris Stanfield entered the transfer portal as he will look for a new home after two seasons with the Tigers. A draft-eligible sophomore that will also see what happens with the MLB Draft this summer, Stanfield ends his Auburn career after a pair of solid seasons.

With a career batting average of .278, Stanfield finishes his time with the Tigers with seven home runs, 16 doubles and 18 stolen bases. That happened in 102 games, 91 of which were starts.

Auburn also saw third baseman Gavin Miller, pitcher Cameron Keshock, outfielder Kaleb Freeman, pitcher Trevor Horne, outfielder Alex Wade and second baseman Ty Mauldin enter the portal as it opened up on Monday

Believe it or not, the college football offseason is moving right along. Georgia’s coaches have remained busy on the recruiting trail as they work to build elite classes in the future, and that was certainly the case during a big week for several potential targets.

The NCAA’s quiet period began on Thursday, which means college coaches can talk to prospects in person on their college campus but cannot watch athletes compete in person, visit their school, or talk to them anywhere outside of their respective college campus. Thursday was also important for a handful of potential prospects because the Bulldogs held a camp to try and identify who’s worth keeping an eye on going forward.