Jack Leyrer joins Auburn after overcoming injury setbacks at Stanford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:12 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Offensive lineman Jack Leyrer has transferred to Auburn for the 2026 football season after a challenging tenure at Stanford. He signed with Stanford in 2021 but faced limited playing time during the early years of his college career. Leyrer played in 12 games and made 10 starts in 2024, showcasing versatility across offensive line positions. An injury sidelined him for the entire 2025 season, but he received a medical hardship, allowing him to compete for a starting role at Auburn. He aims to make the most of this opportunity after a patient journey.
- •Leyrer played three games in 2022 and 2023 at Stanford.
- •He made 10 starts in 12 games during the 2024 season.
- •Leyrer suffered an injury in 2025 that kept him off the field.
- •He applied for a medical hardship, now eligible to play for Auburn.
- •He hopes to secure a starting position on Auburn's offensive line.
- 2:12 PMYahoo Sports — Player profile: Jack Leyrer's career has been built by patience
"Transfer offensive lineman Jack Leyrer has needed to be patient his entire college career. Now at Auburn, he hopes to see it pay off.
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