#42

Tate Johnson

TE · Auburn · Sr. · #42

Returning to Auburn for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Tate Johnson

TE · Auburn · Sr · #42

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#486 national
CFB
College
Auburn
2023
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2023Auburn6-7HC: Hugh Freeze · Run-heavy

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Auburn

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Tight end · Auburn

Returning around him

  • 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
  • 5 Auburn players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -1 net (38 in / 39 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Auburn · Last season: 5-7 (AP #22) · Talent rank #13 · 2026 recruiting class #31

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#30 in market ▼ from #23 · 5 books

+50002.0% implied▲ tightened from +6600

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #2617

Final rank
#2991
Avg #2863.7
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #2617 this season.