Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low
Not only did Auburn get some good news on the NCAA Clearinghouse front Thursday, but it came at a position of need.
Safety Daren Bates said he's been cleared and hopes to practice with the team on Friday. Earlier this week, junior college defensive back Demond Washington was also cleared.
The only Auburn signee still in NCAA Clearinghouse limbo is junior college cornerback Taikwon Paige, who's waiting to hear something.
With defensive back signees Izauea Lanier and Reggie Taylor already heading the junior college route after failing to qualify, the Tigers will take all the secondary help they can get.
Senior safety Aairon Savage isn't expected to play this season after injuring his Achilles this summer, and junior safety Mike McNeil is still recovering from a broken leg.
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