Auburn has totally altered the method they hire and usage tight ends under Bryan Harsin.
The existing group of tight ends is one of the most gifted groups on the lineup and the Tigers are not slowing down their pursuit of top-tier skill at the position. They extended an deal to four-star tight end Christian Bentancur on Thursday.
Bentancur is a member of the 2024 recruiting class and is ranked as the No. 151 total gamer and No. 8 tight end in the 247Sports composite ranking. He is likewise the No. 3 gamer from Illinois.
The 6-foot-5, 240-pound Bentancur is coming off of a beast sophomore season where he captured 49 passes for 1,020 backyards and 11 goals.
The Woodstock, Illinois native currently has over 30 scholarship uses and is being pursued by Clemson, Ohio State, Texas A&M, and others.
Team captain John Samuel Shenker will be out of eligibility after this season and Auburn has yet to land a tight end i