Auburn Eyes 6‑Foot‑8 Transfer Lineman Vincent Chen Amid Offensive Line Uncertainty

*TL;DR: Auburn’s offensive line, identified as its top roster issue, may add 6‑foot‑8, 328‑pound transfer Vincent Chen after he visits Vanderbilt and Auburn this week.

Auburn’s offseason hinges on the offensive line, which analysts label the program’s largest uncertainty. The Tigers entered the transfer portal after a disappointing season, firing head coach Hugh Freeze and hiring Alex Golesh, who pursued a large influx of players but still lost more linemen than he acquired.

Vincent Chen, a 6‑foot‑8, 328‑pound offensive lineman from Stetson University, remains in the portal. He logged five games as a freshman and started all 12 games as a sophomore, earning All‑Pioneer Football League honorable‑mention honors. Chen is scheduled to visit Vanderbilt on Tuesday and Auburn on Thursday.

Auburn has already added nine transfer offensive linemen, including several from the University of South Florida. Despite that influx, the team returns no starter from last year’s line, leaving depth a critical concern. Vanderbilt, returning one starter and also active in the portal, could present a competing offer for Chen.

If Auburn secures Chen, the Tigers would gain a rare combination of size and experience, potentially stabilizing a line that has struggled to protect the quarterback and open running lanes. The addition would also signal Golesh’s continued reliance on the transfer market to rebuild quickly.

What to watch next: whether Auburn finalizes Chen’s transfer before the summer signing period closes and how the move reshapes the Tigers’ offensive line depth chart.