When Miller Moss entered the transfer portal after leaving USC, teams quickly lined up to recruit the graduate transfer. For Auburn, after a disappointing 2024 season marked by inconsistent quarterback play, they need someone who can contribute immediately.
Auburn recently signed a top-10 recruiting class, including highly touted freshman quarterback Deuce Knight, but Knight will likely need time to adjust to college football. The other quarterbacks on the roster are still unproven.
While the transfer portal and recruiting landscape is constantly changing, Moss appears to be a perfect fit for Auburn, potentially accelerating their rebuild and putting the team in contention for the playoffs. With 12 games remaining in his college career, Moss could help the Tigers turn things around quickly.
If Hugh Freeze hopes to see the results of his recruiting efforts, he needs an immediate quarterback upgrade for 2025, not a developmental project.
Though not the tallest quarterback at 6-foot-1, Moss overcomes size concerns with his efficient play. He processes the game at lightning speed, quickly reading linebacker depth and route development. His decision-making is quick but not rushed, as he understands how each play will unfold and how to make it successful. His ability to release the ball with minimal wasted motion will win over his teammates.
For Moss, timing and accuracy are key, and he excels at ball placement, which is crucial for running any offense. His precision allows short passes to turn into long gains.
If Moss joins Auburn, the Tigers’ offense could go from mediocre to dangerous with their talented wide receiver group. With the ability to distribute the ball to Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, and Malcolm Simmons, Auburn’s offense would become a major threat. Few teams can field three top-tier cornerbacks to cover them, and these receivers will also be featured on Moss’s draft tape. His accuracy, completing 65.9% of his passes, would create big plays and leave defenders behind.
Auburn can offer Moss significant NIL compensation, and playing quarterback in the SEC is a valuable experience given the unparalleled competition.
While some believe Auburn should focus on developing a freshman quarterback, the immediate future of the program is uncertain. The top receivers may not stay for more than a few years, and Freeze is in win-now mode for 2025. Investing time in a younger quarterback could delay progress, and the program doesn’t have the luxury of waiting.
The era of four-year commitments for top players is over, and Moss could help usher in a new era at Auburn, bringing the team back to prominence. He doesn’t need to be at Auburn for long to make an impact, as proven by players like Cam Newton and Rudi Johnson.
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