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Auburn DB Craig McDonald to transfer to Minnesota

Head coach P.J. Fleck and co. have made it a priority this season to add depth on the defensive side of the ball and another piece fell into place for the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday with a commitment from Auburn transfer defensive back Craig McDonald.

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— Craig McDonald (@Craig7mcd) May 6, 2023

McDonald has three years of eligibility remaining, but he’ll require a waiver in order to be eligible this fall. He already took advantage of the one-time immediate eligibility transfer rule when he transferred from Iowa State to Auburn.