Auburn football DL Malik Blocton announces intent to transfer

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AUBURN — Malik Blocton, a two-year starter on Auburn football‘s defensive line, announced Thursday, Dec. 18, his plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens next month.

Blocton is now the 16th Tiger with plans to transfer and the second among Auburn‘s defensive line, along with rising sophomore Antonio Coleman.

“There is no better feeling than running out of the tunnel at Jordan-Hare (Stadium), side by side, locked arms with the people I consider brothers,” Blocton said in a message posted to social media. “The bonds we share on and off the field is something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. The memories we’ve made and the battles we’ve fought together have shaped me not on as a player but as a person.”

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A Pike Road native and sibling of former Tiger Marcus Harris, Blocton played in 24 games and made 10 starts the past two seasons. He registered 34 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. He finished the 2025 campaign with 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, a fumble recovery and 0.5 a sack.

Blocton’s one of the most notable Auburn defenders with transfer plans, as cornerback Jay Crawford announced his intent to transfer earlier in the week.

Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@gannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter.To support Adam’s work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.

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