toddc 13,194 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 2 Auburn receivers might move to defense ByBRANDON MARCELLO 38 minutes ago Share2 Comments AUBURN, Alabama — Two Auburn receiver could be on the move to defense. Coaches were contemplating moving receivers Jashawn Sheffield and Matthew Hill to defense, where they would play defensive back, before the coronavirus pandemic canceled spring practices in March. Both may still move to defense, Auburn coach Gus Malzahnconfirmed Friday during a teleconference with local beat reporters. Auburn loses two big contributors in the secondary from the 2019 season: cornerbacks Noah Igbinoghene and Javaris Davis. Igbinoghene left Auburn early to enter the NFL Draft and is expected to be selected in the middle rounds later this month. 2COMMENTS "We're still kind of talking through that," Malzahn said. "That is a possibility. Matthew Hill is also a possibility. So we have not made any final decisions, but those are two guys that, you know, have the flexibility to do both. We were really wanting to go into spring and be able to iron all that out. But that's two question marks still out there that we feel like both those guys could help us, you know, in a lot of different ways. https://247sports.com/college/auburn/Article/2-Auburn-receivers-might-move-to-defense-145673869/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFriction 1,179 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Interesting. A lot of people have wondered why Hill hasn’t been on the field more. This suggests that he may be struggling with some aspect of the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerman1186 537 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Hill can still get his hands on the ball as a kick returner.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,973 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 12 minutes ago, AUFriction said: Interesting. A lot of people have wondered why Hill hasn’t been on the field more. This suggests that he may be struggling with some aspect of the offense. My guess is the playbook. Gus wanted to skin his hide once earlier last year. I like his athleticism. I actually hope he stays on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUFriction 1,179 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, alexava said: My guess is the playbook. Gus wanted to skin his hide once earlier last year. I like his athleticism. I actually hope he stays on offense. That’s what I think as well. I remember him being out of position several times last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 I really like Hill and had him as my crush for two years. I think he was our highest rated receiver recruit-even over Seth-two years ago. I’m still hoping he can stay at receiver, but maybe he’ll make a great db if this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronCrazy 1,059 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hill should have been on defense from Day 1. I think he’ll give us quality depth at safety. I’m not sure about Sheffield... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigger1985 806 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 I think Hill missed some blocks and ran the wrong routes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Well we have traditionally been successful with transitioning players to the defensive side of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLoofus 35,182 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 7 hours ago, Zeek said: Well we have traditionally been successful with transitioning players to the defensive side of the ball. To wit, our best CB since Carlton Davis- and who might eventually be better than CD- came here as a WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey 16,576 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 5:45 PM, toddc said: I really like Hill and had him as my crush for two years. I think he was our highest rated receiver recruit-even over Seth-two years ago. I’m still hoping he can stay at receiver, but maybe he’ll make a great db if this happens. One reason Hill is at Auburn is because we wanted him at WR. Clemson, among other notables, wanted Hill to play safety. Apparently he's agreeable to making the switch now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, McLoofus said: To wit, our best CB since Carlton Davis- and who might eventually be better than CD- came here as a WR. Rudy Ford is still playing in the NFL IIRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,649 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 25 minutes ago, Mikey said: One reason Hill is at Auburn is because we wanted him at WR. Clemson, among other notables, wanted Hill to play safety. Apparently he's agreeable to making the switch now. Better than continually riding the bench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,662 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 8:22 PM, CameronCrazy said: Hill should have been on defense from Day 1. I think he’ll give us quality depth at safety. I’m not sure about Sheffield... Day 1??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 8,662 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Id at least say like Day 3 but Day 1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oracle79 3,569 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 1 hour ago, Mikey said: One reason Hill is at Auburn is because we wanted him at WR. Clemson, among other notables, wanted Hill to play safety. Apparently he's agreeable to making the switch now. Personal experience - the master teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG 33,976 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 On 4/3/2020 at 8:22 PM, CameronCrazy said: Hill should have been on defense from Day 1. I think he’ll give us quality depth at safety. I’m not sure about Sheffield... Had to get him at Auburn someway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 If my memory serves me correctly, his decision was Auburn as a WR or Clemson as a DB. Seems like with his gangly range and incredible balance, he could be running some picks upfield for Auburn and Coach Steele. Better running some interceptions back than never seeing the field on O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddc 13,194 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Mikey said: One reason Hill is at Auburn is because we wanted him at WR. Clemson, among other notables, wanted Hill to play safety. Apparently he's agreeable to making the switch now. He did have some big special teams plays, so maybe defense would suit him well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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