Auburn is losing a backup linebacker.

Sophomore Tre' Threat, who Auburn does not list as appearing in any games this season but played H-back late against ULM and played in all 13 as a freshman in 2016, announced he was transferring from the program on Tuesday.

"I would just like to say thank you to the coaches, staff, and all of the supporters at Auburn University for blessing me with the opportunity to come play for such a wonderful university," Threat wrote in a message via Twitter. "I will forever treasure the moments I had in such a great town. However, after talking it over with my parents and coaches. I have come to the decision to officially transfer from Auburn University."

Threat, who moved to H-back/tight end from Buck this season, was an early enrollee and the lone linebacker to sign with the Tigers in 2016. He is the eighth member of the 2016 signing class to leave the program, joining Kyle Davis (dismissed), Antwuan Jackson Jr. (transferred), Woody Barrett (transferred), Landon Rice (banned from university), John Franklin III (graduate transfer), Marlon Character Jr. (transferred) and Stephen Davis Jr. (transferred).

He began his career at Buck end and outside linebacker, but appeared mostly on special teams in 2016, when he had three tackles with one for loss against Alabama A&M.

It's unclear where the Spanish Fort native will transfer.

James Crepea is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @JamesCrepea.