Echols Eyes Starting TE Spot | Auburn Tigers Football News

Jonathan Echols, the towering six-foot-six tight end who transferred from USF under coach Alex Golesh, is poised to battle for the starting TE spot at Auburn in 2026. A four-star recruit with elite size and proven production—including a 59-yard TD on his first college catch—he’s already making waves in fall camp with his blocking and receiving skills. With nine catches for over 100 yards and three touchdowns last season, he’s got the pedigree and physical tools to dominate—but faces stiff competition from Jake Johnson and Arlis Boardingham. The race for TE1 is heating up, and Echols’ performance this preseason could determine whether he becomes Auburn’s next offensive weapon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8b000d4f915b5d1d