Auburn’s depth along the offensive line is apparently a little thinner than when the day began.
While the football team has yet to address his status with the program, Jordan Diamond took to both Twitter and Instagram to say his goodbyes to AU, writing the spring game “was the last time I will run through the smoke at Jordan Hare Stadium.” It’s unknown if the offensive lineman, who will be graduating from AU, will transfer and continue his collegiate playing career elsewhere.Thanks Auburn Fans Family and Coaches, last time running through the smoke of Jordan Hare! You saved my life. WDE pic.twitter.com/OZ9bKx9niL
— CM_76 (@Jordan76simeon) April 14, 2016
“Throughout my years here [there’s] been some adversity for me, and hopefully I’ve impacted someone’s life by being positive, motivated, hard working and most importantly grateful and humble,” a portion of Diamond’s Instagram statement read. “If I’ve impacted one life I’ve done my job.
“Just like the picture I did everything with a smile on my face: Auburn Thank you for all the great times, thank you for the good and the bad. Just know Auburn, a kid from the south Side of Chicago is getting a degree from Auburn University, that’s something to be proud of. I want send a special message to Auburn. You saved my life. Thank you and War Damn Eagle.”
A four-star member of the Tigers’ 2012 recruiting class, Diamond was rated as the No. 28 offensive tackle in the country. In large part because of injuries, however, he never quite climbed to the heights the recruiting pedigree would suggest, playing in just seven games during his AU career.