WHAT: Elite QB Israel Abrams is Trending to Auburn, Does It Matter As Much As It Used To?
WHAT: Elite QB Israel Abrams is Trending to Auburn, Does It Matter As Much As It Used To?  
Podcast: Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Auburn Tigers surge in the race for elite quarterback Israel Abrams, but will it truly shape their future in today’s transfer-portal-driven era? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich question the long-term impact of high school recruits like Abrams as powerhouse programs increasingly lean on transfer quarterbacks. They break down Auburn’s evolving recruiting priorities, NIL dynamics, and the budget dilemma between investing in promising freshmen or proven transfer talent.The conversation heats up around Alex Golesh’s offseason strategy compared to Florida’s Jon Sumrall, emphasizing portal wins, high-profile additions from South Florida, and approach to program development. Plus, get insights into Auburn basketball’s standing in the SEC, rising anticipation for the Alabama matchup, and the explosive court-side atmosphere at Neville Arena. Don’t miss the analysis of Auburn’s roster moves, recruiting battles, and how these shifts set the stage for rivalry showdowns and postseason possibilities.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.