re: 2020 Football Recruiting Thread

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AUBURN, Alabama — The third time is a charm in the decision-making process involving receiver Kolbi Fuqua.

Fuqua did not return to the Auburn football program following the conclusion of spring practices, a source close to the team tells Auburn Undercover. The circumstances surrounding his departure are not clear. An Auburn spokesperson confirmed Monday to The Athletic that Fuqua is no longer on the roster. A spokesperson did not immediately return Auburn Undercover's request seeking clarification as to why Fuqua was no longer on the team, and whether the decision was made by Fuqua or Auburn.

Fuqua's departure ends a strange final month on the Plains in which he entered the NCAA's transfer portal, but removed it less than two weeks later in a move that appeared to signify his intent to remain at Auburn.

The Auburn player withdrew his name from the NCAA transfer portal April 18, a source previously confirmed to Auburn Undercover. He entered the portal April 5, making him available for any team interested to reach out to him and gauge interest as a transfer.

The initial decision to enter the portal came nearly two years to the day he committed to the Tigers.

Fuqua, a redshirt freshman, was rated a 3-star athlete in the 2018 signing class and ranked 28th overall in the state of Alabama, according to the 247Sports Composite. He was a longtime Auburn commitment. He committed to the Tigers on April 8, 2017.

Fuqua did not play last season and had not been mentioned in the lineup at receiver by coaches in press conferences this spring. He participated in Auburn's A-Day scrimmage April 13, and finished with three catches for 16 yards with the backup players.

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2021 RB Armoni Goodwin

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