Breaking News: “Welcome Onboard” Auburn Tigers Land Another Huge ‘Top Rated’ QB Transfer From The Portal.

On Wednesday afternoon, Penn State transfer KeAndre Lambert-Smith committed to Auburn football, giving the Tigers a much-needed boost at wide receiver.

The 6’1, 185-pound receiver played at Penn State for four seasons. In 2023, he showed significant improvement with 53 receptions, 673 receiving yards, and 4 touchdowns.

His efforts earned him recognition as the 2023 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention selection. He finished the season as Penn State’s top receiver in terms of receptions and receiving yards. He finished his Nittany Lion career with 1,721 receiving yards, 11 touchdowns, and 126 catches.

247 is the most bullish on Lambert-Smith, ranking him as the No. 70 overall player and No. 13 WR in the portal. On3 ranks him as the No. 140 overall player in the portal. He was the highest remaining uncommitted receiver in the portal according to 247, and was one of the top uncommitted players overall.

Lambert-Smith was a big play threat at Penn State, averaging 15.7 yards per reception combined in his Sophomore and Junior seasons (2021 and 2022). He is the only receiver in Penn State history with multiple 80+-yard receptions, which includes an 88-yard TD catch in the 2023 Rose Bowl.

Lambert-Smith is using his Covid-year of eligibility and should be playing his final year of eligibility this season on the Plains.

Hugh Freeze and Auburn have been very active in the Transfer Portal this offseason. Lambert-Smith is the Tigers’ 13th portal addition this year. He is the third one at the WR position, joining Cal transfer Sam Jackson V and Georgia State transfer Robert Lewis.

In 2024, the Auburn Wide Receiver room will be totally renovated and significantly improved, with newcomers including Lambert-Smith, Jackson V, and Lewis.

Along with highly regarded four-star receiver Perry Thompson, the Tigers also signed standout in-state WR recruit Cam Coleman, who is a consensus five-star and top-10 overall athlete in the 2024 HS class. Malcolm Simmons and Bryce Cain, two more four-star high school receivers (plus three-star WR Dylan Gentry as a PWO) were also signed by Auburn.