Blake Countess

Blake Countess is looking for a new home. (Associated Press)

Depth in Auburn's secondary has become a problem, but Blake Countess could be part of the solution.

After graduating from Michigan last week, the cornerback announced his plans to leave the program for his final season of eligibility. He visited Arizona last week and will be in Auburn Friday through Sunday for an official visit.

"I have heard really good things about Auburn," Countess told Rivals. "I'm really excited to get down there and see what it's all about."

The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder appeared in 38 total games for the Wolverines and made 30 starts. Countess finished with 24 tackles (16 solo) with three pass break-ups last season. He caught six interceptions in 2013 and was a first team All-Big Ten selection after suffering an ACL injury against Alabama in the 2012 season opener.

As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately this fall.

Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn recently identified his defensive backfield as a primary concern heading into the season.

Auburn has lost five members of its secondary since January: Mackenro Alexander, Kalvarez Bessent, Kamryn Melton, Derrick Moncrief and Joseph Turner. In addition, Jonathan Jones and T.J. Davis both underwent surgery this spring to repair foot and ACL injuries, respectively.

"We don't have a lot of experience, we don't have a lot of depth, we're going to have to rely on some guys that maybe don't have the experience that you'd like -- or some new guys coming in -- but like I said earlier: I think that falls into the category that we have a chance to get better each game," Malzahn said earlier this month.

Countess, a native of Owings Mills, Maryland, plans to take official visits to Oklahoma State and Oklahoma later this month. He reportedly wants to make a decision on a new school during the first week of June.

The Tigers have already landed one commitment from a former Big 10 cornerback this offseason, as Jamel Dean recently announced his plans to transfer from Ohio State to Auburn.