Eric Singleton Jr just shocked Auburn by committing to SEC rival Florida Saturday night. The standout wide receiver withdrew from the NFL Draft just days ago to enter the transfer portal. Now he’ll face the Tigers in Florida’s 2026 SEC opener.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Transfer Timing: Singleton withdrew from NFL Draft on January 9, committed to Florida on January 10
- Portal Status: Ranked 28th overall and 8th at wide receiver in the 2026 transfer portal
- Auburn Production: Led Tigers with 58 receptions for 534 yards and 3 touchdowns in 2025
- Career Stats: Over 2,005 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns across three college seasons
Why Singleton Left Auburn After One Season
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Eric Singleton Jr arrived at Auburn as the top-ranked portal receiver last offseason. The 5-foot-10, 185-pound receiver from Douglasville, Georgia had strong credentials from Georgia Tech. However, his 2025 campaign produced fewer receiving yards than each of his first two seasons. Singleton hauled in 58 catches to lead Auburn’s receiving corps, but managed just 534 yards with one notable 100-yard performance. The disappointing production likely motivated his surprising decision to enter the portal after just one year with the Tigers.
Singleton had originally declared for the NFL Draft, signaling his professional aspirations. Yet within hours of entering the transfer portal, Jacksonville-based Florida emerged as the immediate favorite. The Gators’ coaching staff connections gave them a critical recruiting advantage over other interested schools.
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Marcus Davis, Singleton’s wide receivers coach at Auburn, recently joined Florida’s staff as the outside WR coach. The coaching continuity made Florida an easy sell for the talented receiver. Additionally, Buster Faulkner, who coordinated Singleton’s offense at Georgia Tech, now serves as Florida’s offensive coordinator. Trent McKnight, who coached Singleton during his Georgia Tech days, joined Florida as the passing game coordinator and inside receivers coach. These staff connections gave Florida an unprecedented advantage in recruitment.
Reuniting with familiar coaching figures proved decisive. Singleton’s ties to Florida’s new coaching staff essentially made the Gators the obvious choice within hours. The familiarity factor accelerated what could have been a lengthy recruitment process into a quick commitment.
Eric Singleton Jr Career Stats and Portal Ranking
| Metric | Details |
| Portal Ranking | 28th overall, 8th wide receiver |
| Career Receiving Yards | 2,005 yards across three seasons |
| Career Touchdowns | 12 total TDs (FBS streak: catch in all 36 games) |
| 2025 Auburn Stats | 58 receptions, 534 yards, 3 TDs (tied 8th in SEC receptions) |
Singleton’s 58-game reception streak ranks sixth-longest active in FBS, demonstrating remarkable consistency. His freshman season at Georgia Tech earned him First-Team All-America honors from five publications. Singleton recorded 48 receptions for 714 yards as a true freshman, finishing second in ACC Offensive Rookie voting.
“At Florida, Singleton will reunite with former Auburn wide receivers coach Marcus Davis and be back in an offense called by Buster Faulkner, who was Singleton’s offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech.”
— AL.com, Auburn Football Report
How This Affects Auburn’s 2026 Season
Six Auburn receivers entered the transfer portal since the 2025 season ended. Singleton becomes the third to find a new school, creating significant depth challenges for the Tigers. Auburn has already signed three incoming receivers and five additional transfers to rebuild the room. The 2026 SEC opener against Florida will feature Singleton facing his former team, adding extra intrigue to an important conference matchup. Auburn must replace substantial production from multiple receivers during this critical off-season period.
The portal’s closing deadline is January 16, giving Auburn limited time to finalize its receiver rotation. Head coach Tony Santucci faces pressure to address wide receiver depth before spring practice begins. Florida’s acquisition of Singleton strengthens the Gators’ receiving corps immediately.
What Does This Transfer Mean For Florida’s Future?
The Gators’ wide receiver room now features Singleton alongside Dallas Wilson, Vernell Brown III, Micah Mays, and several other established options. Florida brought nine scholarship receivers into the program with Singleton’s addition. The recruiting staff may continue adding depth at the position before spring football begins. Head coach Jon Sumrall has built offensive firepower through strategic transfer acquisitions. Singleton’s experience and reliability immediately upgrade Florida’s passing attack under new coordinator Faulkner. Will this winning formula produce the explosive offense Florida needs for SEC competition?
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