Cole Best
Senior offensive lineman on Auburn's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 322 lb · Winter Park, FL · Trinity Prep
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1608 nationally · Signed with South Florida
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
Senior offensive lineman on Auburn's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to South Florida in 2021.
- Transferred from South Florida to Auburn in 2026.
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Cole Best
Cole Best arrived at Auburn from South Florida. His first career honor landed in 2025: All-AAC.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- portal record
- recognition record
His career
2021
- Signed with South Florida3-star out of Trinity Preparatory School
2025
- All-AACthird
2026
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
- Entered the portal
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-AAC
All-AAC mention (2025)
Where He Ended Up · Transfer
Transferred to Auburn
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Auburn -- now playing at an All-Conference level.
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The unit he anchors ranks 25th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Auburn has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2012. Brandon Mosley went on to the NFL out of this room (2012).