Former Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman reveals transfer destination
A former member of Auburn’s secondary has found a new home.
Auburn safety Donovan Kaufman entered the transfer portal on Jan. 16, a few days after the departure of former defensive backs coach Zac Etheridge. According to a report by On3, Kaufman has announced that he will be transferring to NC State.
Kaufman visited NC State last weekend alongside former teammate Cam Riley according to TheWolfpacker.com.
Kaufman transferred into Auburn’s program from Vanderbilt ahead of the 2021 season and went on to record 109 tackles, two sacks, and two interceptions in three seasons on the Plains. He played in 12 games this season, recording 395 total snaps. He also earned a career-best 4.5 tackles for loss in during the 2023 season.
Before his time at Auburn, he signed with Vanderbilt as a three-star safety from Archbishop Rummel High School in metro New Orleans. He made 15 tackles in eight total games at Vanderbilt in 2020.
Kaufman has one season of eligibility remaining.
BREAKING: Auburn transfer DB Donovan Kaufman has committed to NC State.
Kaufman had 37 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, an interception this season. He started his career at Vanderbilt. https://t.co/k2hNhFUt8Z pic.twitter.com/1oTiMyo3p4
— Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) February 5, 2024
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