Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers have received news that sophomore wide receiver Omari Kelly will be entering his name into the transfer portal.

Kelly announced his decision on Friday.

After playing in every game as a true freshman in 2022 and recording just three receptions for 56 yards, Kelly’s role decreased this fall as he appeared in just eight regular season games and caught two passes for 45 yards.

Both of Kelly’s receptions this season came in Week 3 against Samford — one for 40 yards and another for five yards.

Kelly’s decreased role in 2023 came after Freeze hit the transfer portal hard to bring in more talent at the receiver spot. Freeze brought in five transfer pass catchers during the offseason, of which three finished with more receptions than Kelly.

As a 4-star prospect out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, Kelly received offers from the likes of Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Michigan, Tennessee and others.