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Auburn signs late OL addition Bear McWhorter

by: Caleb Jones12/17/25CalebJ_Rivals

Auburn announced on Wednesday that it signed former Michigan offensive line signee Bear McWhorter as part of its 2026 class. McWhorter requested a release from Michigan following the firing of its former head coach Sherrone Moore.

He committed to Auburn Dec. 15.

THE McWHORTER FILE

Position: Offensive line (interior)

Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 305 pounds

Hometown (HS): Kingston, Ga. (Cass)

Rivals Industry Ranking: (87.85) No. 609 overall, No. 58 interior offensive lineman, No. 67 player in Georgia

Commitment Date: Dec. 15, 2025

Chose Auburn over: Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Clemson, South Carolina

Time of enrollment: January

Notable: An interesting late addition, as the firing of Sherrone Moore changed the trajectory of McWhorter’s college decision. Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and offensive line coach Tyler Hudanick moved quickly to get McWhorter in the class once his recruitment opened up.

PINK’S ANALYSIS

McWhorter is an interior offensive line prospect for Rivals, but played both guard and tackle on the high school level. He absolutely has the feet to translate to tackle on the next level, but probably does not have the length to consistently engage with the SEC level pass rushers.

McWhorter’s build is sturdy and somewhat lean at this point. He is not carrying a frame that will add a lot more weight on the next level. He’s currently around 300 pounds and will probably maintain that weight on the next level.

The first thing that pops out on film is the lower body strength and hip power from McWhorter. Even in his younger tape, McWhorter has always had a lot of power from his lower body. He understands how to dig with his toes in the ground and drive until the whistle.

It is easy to see why McWhorter was highly sought after as a recruit. To go along with his leg drive, he’s got some springy athleticism as well. McWhorter snaps off the ball and often beats his opponent to the punch. He can move out in space with ease–not a lumbering style like many offensive linemen. He’s a bit undersized, but there are a lot of tools that will help him translate to the SEC level.