Auburn football signs Akron OL transfer Kenneth McManus IV | Source

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AUBURN — Another offensive lineman with FBS experience is joining Auburn football next season, as the Tigers signed Akron transfer Kenneth McManus IV on Tuesday, Jan. 20, a source confirmed to the Montgomery Advertiser.

McManus is the 34th addition to Auburn‘s transfer haul, and he’s the eighth offensive lineman of the bunch, joining Auburn after one season with the Zips.

The former consensus three-star prospect played in 12 games at Akron, and he started half of those at left guard. He surrendered just one sack and 14 pressures in 271 opportunities, according to Pro Football Focus.

Which transfers has Auburn football added to its offensive line?

  1. IOL Cole Best (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 160 (No. 8 IOL)
    • On3: No. 150 (No. 9 IOL)
  2. OT Stanton Ramil (Michigan State)
    • 247: No. 192 (No. 14 OT)
    • On3: No. 175 (No. 12 OT)
  3. OT Joseph Simmons (James Madison)
    • 247: No. 223 (No. 15 OT)
    • On3: No. 185 (No. 15 OT)
  4. OT Jacob Strand (Oregon State)
    • 247: No. 226 (No. 16 OT)
    • On3: No. 854 (No. 68 OT)
  5. IOL Cole Skinner (South Florida)
    • 247: No. 577 (No. 33 IOL)
    • On3: No. 601 (No. 51 IOL)
  6. OT TJ Hedrick (Ole Miss)
    • 247: No. 956 (No. 71 OT)
    • On3: No. 906 (No. 73 OT)
  7. OT Jack Leyrer (Stanford)
    • 247: No. 1,610 (No. 127 OT)
    • On3: No. 1,935 (No. 142 OT)
  8. IOL Kenneth McManus IV (Akron)
    • 247: N/A
    • On3: N/A

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