Through the Mississippi State Bulldogs transfer portal, Auburn gained a huge offensive lineman.
Auburn announced Thursday night on social media they have signed Mississippi State transfer offensive tackle Percy Lewis.
The Tigers’ newest addition is touted as a staggering 6-foot-8 and 345 pounds. Before joining the Bulldogs for two seasons, Lewis was a student at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was the No. 2 junior college recruit in the nation and the top JUCO player in Mississippi.
Lewis started the final seven games of the 2023 season for MSU. Pro Football Focus claims Lewis played 437 total snaps for Mississippi State last year, finishing with a pass-blocking grade of 73.1 on 235 pass-blocking snaps. He allowed just one sack.
According to 247Sports, Lewis knew Auburn needed help at left tackle. A number of underclassmen are having to step up following various departures and graduations. Thankfully, the experienced tackle chose the Tigers.
“(Thornton) was telling me that he’s got a freshman under me,” Lewis said. “He needs somebody to come in that’s already been playing SEC ball. … You’ve got to have your mind right when you come into SEC ball. They’ll come in and knock your head off if you’re not doing what you’re supposed to do.”
Auburn has chosen to look to the transfer portal for their offensive tackles, with Lewis filling Dillon Wade’s previous position at left tackle. Wade is expected to move to offensive guard.
The Tigers have now added seven players through the transfer portal, joining Georgia State wide receiver Roberts Lewis, Kansas defensive lineman Gage Keys, Duke linebacker Dorian Mausi, California wide receiver Sam Jackson V, Maryland tight end Rico Walker, and Texas defensive lineman Trill Carter.
Percy Lewis will have two seasons of eligibility remaining.
