Auburn's depth at defensive end is set to take a hit in 2016.

Rising senior Gimel President has decided to leave the program as a graduate transfer, his family confirmed Wednesday to AL.com. He will be eligible to play one more season.

President (6-4, 263 pounds) recorded 12 tackles, including two sacks, in 10 appearances in 2015. He was the second-leading producer of sacks among defensive linemen.

President was a three-star recruit out of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and was named to the Parade All-American team in 2012. He finishes his Auburn career with 45 tackles, including seven for losses, in 25 games. He had a career-high 30 tackles, including five for losses, in 2014.

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