
Auburn’s Receiving Corps Faces Shakeup
Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.
Jun 24, 2026
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Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.

Auburn University has announced the dismissal of redshirt freshman wide receiver Duke Smith for a team‑rule violation, marking the second departure this offseason after safety Jack Luttrell medically retired. The moves come as the Tigers prepare for their 2026 opener against Baylor in Atlanta under first‑year head coach Alex Golesh.