Second-year cornerback Antonio Kite, who transferred from Alabama in December, was kicked from the team for missing practice multiple times, AuburnSports.com has learned.

The Anniston High School graduate played in five games this season but has played just five defensive snaps since the Tigers' loss to Arkansas on Sept. 21. He has been listed as Jay Crawford's backup since the true freshman was promoted to the starting lineup against Oklahoma on Sept. 28.

Kite, who was known around the facility by his nickname “Spoodie,” also contributed on special teams. He scored a touchdown after a botched punt at Missouri.

Kite's decision to commit to Auburn last winter was viewed as an important step forward for the Tigers. He was a four-star recruit in the 2022 cycle and was viewed by some as the Tigers' most physically gifted cornerback when he arrived on campus.

The sending off reduces crucial depth in an already thin position group for the Tigers. Colton Hood transferred to Colorado three weeks after A-Day, Tyler Scott suffered a season-ending injury during summer workouts, and Champ Anthony was sidelined for the season with an injury against Oklahoma.