As mentioned, King is the fourth Tiger wide receiver to enter the transfer portal, which could spell trouble for Alex Golesh and company. Former Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze built a dominant room of top receivers, known as the “Freeze Four,” of which two have now departed.

The biggest bombshell of the pre-transfer portal opening has officially hit the Auburn Tigers.

Auburn saw another offseason development Saturday as transfer portal movement continues following the Tigers’ 2025 season. The Auburn Tigers’ 2025 season ended after a 27-20 Week 14 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. After going 5-7, the program failed to reach bowl eligibility for the second straight year.

That's not to say that Williams won't take a major step forward in 2026, and Alabama does have Lotzeir Brooks, Derek Meadows and Rico Scott in tow for next season, as well. Heck, the Crimson Tide also landed Cederian Morgan on early national signing day.

It appears that one of Auburn football's top assistant coaches and recruiters could be headed to another SEC program. It was reported on Sunday that former Tigers wide receiver turned coach Marcus Davis could be joining the staff at Florida to work under new head coach Jon Sumrall.

Auburn football has built a reputation for playing freshmen early, and the 2025 season is no exception.