Amid all the key departures from Auburn via the transfer portal, Alex Golesh and his staff received some good news on Sunday as wide receiver Sam Turner and offensive lineman Kail Ellis announced they will return to play for the Tigers in 2026.
Turner, a freshman wide receiver from Decatur, Ga., originally announced last week his intent to enter the transfer portal after one season on the Plains, but has decided to return for another year. The 6-foot-1, 207-pound receiver didn’t catch a pass as a freshman in 2025, but coaches were high on him following spring practice.