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Auburn adds All-SWAC DL James Ash via transfer portal
By Andrew Olson
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After 3 seasons in the SWAC, James Ash is ready to return to the Power 4 ranks.
Ash is the newest portal commitment for Auburn. The 6-4, 280-pound Florida A&M transfer defensive lineman announced his plans to play for Hugh Freeze on Monday.
BREAKING: Auburn has landed former Florida A&M defensive lineman James Ash out of the transfer portal.
— Caleb Jones (@CalebJ_Rivals) April 21, 2025
Had 44 tackles and 2.5 sacks for the Rattlers last season. pic.twitter.com/ZP1pD3hR7E
It’s the second transfer of Ash’s career. His first move was going from the ACC to the SWAC. Now, Ash is returning to the Power 4 ranks, with a solid resume.
Wake Forest signed Ash as part of its 2020 recruiting class. Ash spent the past 3 seasons at FAMU.
Ash is coming off the best season of his college career. In 2024, Ash recorded 44 total tackles with 17 solo stops, 3.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks and 2 QB hurries to earn All-SWAC second-team recognition. He had 4 games with 5 tackles or more.
In 2023, Ash participated in 13 games. He finished the year with 32 tackles, including 6 for loss.
Ash played in 9 games over the 2022 season. He finished with 6 total tackles, including 1.5 TFLs.
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