Roster Management 01/19/20223 Update

[Zeek 16,609]

You know the drill by now. I'm going to take a deep dive into the additions, departures, and remaining needs for the 2023-24 Auburn Football Roster. A lot of this is my opinion and strictly based on observations and a few years of really tracking these decisions and movements. Please let me know if I leave a player off; there are always a few that slip through.

Quarterback

Robby Ashford (RS-SO)

Holden Geriner (RS-FR)

Hank Brown (FR) - 2023 signee

Sawyer Pate - Walk On - JR

TJ Finley - transferring after he graduates in the Spring

Zach Calzada - transferred to Incarnate Word... lol

***Auburn is looking to add 1-2 more QBs after the Spring***

 

Running Back

Jarquez Hunter (JR)

Brian Battie - transfer from USF

Damari Alston (SO)

Sean Jackson (RS-SO)

Jeremiah Cobb (FR)

Justin Jones - Walk On - SR

Luke Reebals - Walk On - RS FR
Tank Bigsby - entered the NFL Draft early

Jordon Ingram - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn is happy with its current RB room and won't add anymore*

 

Wide Receiver

Ja'Varrius Johnson (SR)

Malcolm Johnson Jr. (SR)

Nick Mardner - transferred from Cincinnati

Koy Moore (JR)

Landen King (RS SO)

Tar'Varish Dawson (RS SO)

Jay Fair (SO)

Camden Brown (SO)

Omari Kelly (SO)

Daquayvious Sorey (FR)

Trent Mason - Walk On - SR

Jackson Billings - Walk On - JR

Jake Kruse - Walk On - RS SO

Colby Stafford - Walk On - SO

Whit Johnson - Walk On - SO

Ze'Vian Capers - transferred to WKU

Dazalin Worsham - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one to two more receivers in the portal after the Spring. Realistically I expect one unless a big name pops in and we're able to land them*

 

Tight End

Luke Deal (RS SR)

Tyler Fromm (RS SR)

Brandon Frazier (SR)

Rivaldo Fairweather (JR) - transfer from FIU

Micah Riley-Ducker (RS FR)

Camden Etheridge - Walk On - RS FR

John Samuel Shenker - out of eligibility

*Auburn seems content with this room. I think with three seniors there is a chance we could add one more if the right name was available*

 

Offensive Line

Kameron Stutts (SR COVID YR)

Avery Jones (SR) - transferred from ECU

Gunner Britton (SR) - transferred from WKU

Tate Johnson (RS JR)

Jeremiah Wright (RS JR)

Avery Jernigan (RS JR)

Dillon Wade (SO) transferred from Tulsa

Colby Smith (RS SO)

Garner Langlo (RS SO)

EJ Harris (RS FR)

Izavion Miller - JR - JUCO Signee

Connor Lew (FR)

Bradyn Joiner (FR)

Clay Wedin (FR)

Tyler Johnson (FR)

Evan Richards - Walk On - RS FR

Cort Bradley - Walk On - RS SO

Thomas Kirkham - Walk On - RS SO

*Auburn would like to add 1-2 more guards and 1 more tackle depending on how Dillon Wade translates*

 

Defensive Line

Marcus Harris (SR)

Elijah McAlister (SR) - Transferred from Vandy

Lawrence Johnson (SR) - Transferred from Purdue

Justin Rogers (JR) - Transferred from Kentucky

Jeffrey M'ba (JR)

Jayson Jones (JR)

Zykevious Walker (JR)

Dylan Brooks (RS SO)

Tobechi Okoli (RS SO)

Enyce Sledge (RS FR)

Quientrail Travis - JUCO Signee

Keldric Faulk (FR)

Darron Reed (FR)

Brenton Williams (FR)

Wilky Denaud (FR)

Stephen Johnson (FR)

Marquis Robinson - has entered the portal again...

Colby Wooden - entered the NFL Draft

Derick Hall - entered the NFL Draft

*Auburn would like to add 1 DL if there is a potential starter level player in the portal*

 

Linebacker

Cam Riley (SR)

Wesley Steiner (SR)

Eugene Asante (SR)

Desmond Tisdol (SR)

Kameron Brown (SR)

Austin Keys (JR) - transferred from Ole Miss

Demario Tolan (SO) - transferred from LSU

Robert Woodyard Jr. (SO)

Powell Gordon (RS FR)

Jake Levant (JR)

Terrance Love (FR)

Jonathan LeGrand - Walk On - SR

Joko Willis entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one more LB after the Spring*

 

Defensive Backs

DJ James (SR)

Nehemiah Pritchett (SR)

Jaylin Simpson (SR)

Keionte Scott (JR)

JD Rhym (SO)

Austin Ausberry (RS FR)

Kayin Lee (FR)

Jacorious Hart (FR)

Colton Hood (FR)

Tyler Scott (FR)

Tony Hunley Jr. - Walk On - SR

Mac McClinton - Walk On - RS FR

 

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster. Still, there are a lot of guys coming in with talent but not necessarily results that you can point to for the future. What they can manage to do in a short amount of time will be interesting. 

The news for any more additions will likely be slow until after the Spring game. It's time for me to do my homework on the 2024 class.

[JKClark 180]

Only opinion I disagree with is LB.  Think Tolan and Keys will more than replace OP's contribution.

 

Thanks for writeup..enjoyed it.

[weagl1 1,781]

The coaching staff gave us some reason to hope there will be a quick turnaround.  That’s about the best we could hope for given the horrendous job of roster management going back all the way back to the last couple of years of Gus.  Harsin’s recruiting was about like getting put on probation.  If not for the portal we would be in big trouble.  As it is they will be filling holes for a few years but the silver lining is they can offer the young guys playing time which seems to be one of the things they value most.  

[W.E.D 11,070]

1 hour ago, Zeek said:

LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

Think LBs is overly harsh.  Zakoby McClain wasn't even on the team last year. 🤣  We only lost Own Pappoe's 75 tackles.  Adding Keys/Tolan, minus OP is probably a push.

1 hour ago, Zeek said:

 

 

[Gowebb11 9,305]

3 hours ago, Zeek said:

You know the drill by now. I'm going to take a deep dive into the additions, departures, and remaining needs for the 2023-24 Auburn Football Roster. A lot of this is my opinion and strictly based on observations and a few years of really tracking these decisions and movements. Please let me know if I leave a player off; there are always a few that slip through.

Quarterback

Robby Ashford (RS-SO)

Holden Geriner (RS-FR)

Hank Brown (FR) - 2023 signee

Sawyer Pate - Walk On - JR

TJ Finley - transferring after he graduates in the Spring

Zach Calzada - transferred to Incarnate Word... lol

***Auburn is looking to add 1-2 more QBs after the Spring***

 

Running Back

Jarquez Hunter (JR)

Brian Battie - transfer from USF

Damari Alston (SO)

Sean Jackson (RS-SO)

Jeremiah Cobb (FR)

Justin Jones - Walk On - SR

Luke Reebals - Walk On - RS FR
Tank Bigsby - entered the NFL Draft early

Jordon Ingram - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn is happy with its current RB room and won't add anymore*

 

Wide Receiver

Ja'Varrius Johnson (SR)

Malcolm Johnson Jr. (SR)

Nick Mardner - transferred from Cincinnati

Koy Moore (JR)

Landen King (RS SO)

Tar'Varish Dawson (RS SO)

Jay Fair (SO)

Camden Brown (SO)

Omari Kelly (SO)

Daquayvious Sorey (FR)

Trent Mason - Walk On - SR

Jackson Billings - Walk On - JR

Jake Kruse - Walk On - RS SO

Colby Stafford - Walk On - SO

Whit Johnson - Walk On - SO

Ze'Vian Capers - transferred to WKU

Dazalin Worsham - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one to two more receivers in the portal after the Spring. Realistically I expect one unless a big name pops in and we're able to land them*

 

Tight End

Luke Deal (RS SR)

Tyler Fromm (RS SR)

Brandon Frazier (SR)

Rivaldo Fairweather (JR) - transfer from FIU

Micah Riley-Ducker (RS FR)

Camden Etheridge - Walk On - RS FR

John Samuel Shenker - out of eligibility

*Auburn seems content with this room. I think with three seniors there is a chance we could add one more if the right name was available*

 

Offensive Line

Kameron Stutts (SR COVID YR)

Avery Jones (SR) - transferred from ECU

Gunner Britton (SR) - transferred from WKU

Tate Johnson (RS JR)

Jeremiah Wright (RS JR)

Avery Jernigan (RS JR)

Dillon Wade (SO) transferred from Tulsa

Colby Smith (RS SO)

Garner Langlo (RS SO)

EJ Harris (RS FR)

Izavion Miller - JR - JUCO Signee

Connor Lew (FR)

Bradyn Joiner (FR)

Clay Wedin (FR)

Tyler Johnson (FR)

Evan Richards - Walk On - RS FR

Cort Bradley - Walk On - RS SO

Thomas Kirkham - Walk On - RS SO

*Auburn would like to add 1-2 more guards and 1 more tackle depending on how Dillon Wade translates*

 

Defensive Line

Marcus Harris (SR)

Elijah McAlister (SR) - Transferred from Vandy

Lawrence Johnson (SR) - Transferred from Purdue

Justin Rogers (JR) - Transferred from Kentucky

Jeffrey M'ba (JR)

Jayson Jones (JR)

Zykevious Walker (JR)

Dylan Brooks (RS SO)

Tobechi Okoli (RS SO)

Enyce Sledge (RS FR)

Quientrail Travis - JUCO Signee

Keldric Faulk (FR)

Darron Reed (FR)

Brenton Williams (FR)

Wilky Denaud (FR)

Stephen Johnson (FR)

Marquis Robinson - has entered the portal again...

Colby Wooden - entered the NFL Draft

Derick Hall - entered the NFL Draft

*Auburn would like to add 1 DL if there is a potential starter level player in the portal*

 

Linebacker

Cam Riley (SR)

Wesley Steiner (SR)

Eugene Asante (SR)

Desmond Tisdol (SR)

Kameron Brown (SR)

Austin Keys (JR) - transferred from Ole Miss

Demario Tolan (SO) - transferred from LSU

Robert Woodyard Jr. (SO)

Powell Gordon (RS FR)

Jake Levant (JR)

Terrance Love (FR)

Jonathan LeGrand - Walk On - SR

Joko Willis entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one more LB after the Spring*

 

Defensive Backs

DJ James (SR)

Nehemiah Pritchett (SR)

Jaylin Simpson (SR)

Keionte Scott (JR)

JD Rhym (SO)

Austin Ausberry (RS FR)

Kayin Lee (FR)

Jacorious Hart (FR)

Colton Hood (FR)

Tyler Scott (FR)

Tony Hunley Jr. - Walk On - SR

Mac McClinton - Walk On - RS FR

 

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster. Still, there are a lot of guys coming in with talent but not necessarily results that you can point to for the future. What they can manage to do in a short amount of time will be interesting. 

The news for any more additions will likely be slow until after the Spring game. It's time for me to do my homework on the 2024 class.

Great write up. Thanks. What are your thoughts on our safeties. I think you left them out and just listed the corners. Also, I think Oscar Chapman returning is a huge plus. Same for McPherson. 

Edited January 19, 2023 by Gowebb11

[AUGoo 2,658]

PWO QB John Colvin

[AUGoo 2,658]

Always thought OP underperformed.  

What am I missing here?

[Browning4AU 405]

What if CHF wins TJ over and he decides to stay?

[TexasTiger 12,800]

10 minutes ago, Browning4AU said:

What if CHF wins TJ over and he decides to stay?

I’ll question CHF’s judgment.

[Hank2020 3,195]

5 hours ago, Zeek said:

You know the drill by now. I'm going to take a deep dive into the additions, departures, and remaining needs for the 2023-24 Auburn Football Roster. A lot of this is my opinion and strictly based on observations and a few years of really tracking these decisions and movements. Please let me know if I leave a player off; there are always a few that slip through.

Quarterback

Robby Ashford (RS-SO)

Holden Geriner (RS-FR)

Hank Brown (FR) - 2023 signee

Sawyer Pate - Walk On - JR

TJ Finley - transferring after he graduates in the Spring

Zach Calzada - transferred to Incarnate Word... lol

***Auburn is looking to add 1-2 more QBs after the Spring***

 

Running Back

Jarquez Hunter (JR)

Brian Battie - transfer from USF

Damari Alston (SO)

Sean Jackson (RS-SO)

Jeremiah Cobb (FR)

Justin Jones - Walk On - SR

Luke Reebals - Walk On - RS FR
Tank Bigsby - entered the NFL Draft early

Jordon Ingram - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn is happy with its current RB room and won't add anymore*

 

Wide Receiver

Ja'Varrius Johnson (SR)

Malcolm Johnson Jr. (SR)

Nick Mardner - transferred from Cincinnati

Koy Moore (JR)

Landen King (RS SO)

Tar'Varish Dawson (RS SO)

Jay Fair (SO)

Camden Brown (SO)

Omari Kelly (SO)

Daquayvious Sorey (FR)

Trent Mason - Walk On - SR

Jackson Billings - Walk On - JR

Jake Kruse - Walk On - RS SO

Colby Stafford - Walk On - SO

Whit Johnson - Walk On - SO

Ze'Vian Capers - transferred to WKU

Dazalin Worsham - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one to two more receivers in the portal after the Spring. Realistically I expect one unless a big name pops in and we're able to land them*

 

Tight End

Luke Deal (RS SR)

Tyler Fromm (RS SR)

Brandon Frazier (SR)

Rivaldo Fairweather (JR) - transfer from FIU

Micah Riley-Ducker (RS FR)

Camden Etheridge - Walk On - RS FR

John Samuel Shenker - out of eligibility

*Auburn seems content with this room. I think with three seniors there is a chance we could add one more if the right name was available*

 

Offensive Line

Kameron Stutts (SR COVID YR)

Avery Jones (SR) - transferred from ECU

Gunner Britton (SR) - transferred from WKU

Tate Johnson (RS JR)

Jeremiah Wright (RS JR)

Avery Jernigan (RS JR)

Dillon Wade (SO) transferred from Tulsa

Colby Smith (RS SO)

Garner Langlo (RS SO)

EJ Harris (RS FR)

Izavion Miller - JR - JUCO Signee

Connor Lew (FR)

Bradyn Joiner (FR)

Clay Wedin (FR)

Tyler Johnson (FR)

Evan Richards - Walk On - RS FR

Cort Bradley - Walk On - RS SO

Thomas Kirkham - Walk On - RS SO

*Auburn would like to add 1-2 more guards and 1 more tackle depending on how Dillon Wade translates*

 

Defensive Line

Marcus Harris (SR)

Elijah McAlister (SR) - Transferred from Vandy

Lawrence Johnson (SR) - Transferred from Purdue

Justin Rogers (JR) - Transferred from Kentucky

Jeffrey M'ba (JR)

Jayson Jones (JR)

Zykevious Walker (JR)

Dylan Brooks (RS SO)

Tobechi Okoli (RS SO)

Enyce Sledge (RS FR)

Quientrail Travis - JUCO Signee

Keldric Faulk (FR)

Darron Reed (FR)

Brenton Williams (FR)

Wilky Denaud (FR)

Stephen Johnson (FR)

Marquis Robinson - has entered the portal again...

Colby Wooden - entered the NFL Draft

Derick Hall - entered the NFL Draft

*Auburn would like to add 1 DL if there is a potential starter level player in the portal*

 

Linebacker

Cam Riley (SR)

Wesley Steiner (SR)

Eugene Asante (SR)

Desmond Tisdol (SR)

Kameron Brown (SR)

Austin Keys (JR) - transferred from Ole Miss

Demario Tolan (SO) - transferred from LSU

Robert Woodyard Jr. (SO)

Powell Gordon (RS FR)

Jake Levant (JR)

Terrance Love (FR)

Jonathan LeGrand - Walk On - SR

Joko Willis entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one more LB after the Spring*

 

Defensive Backs

DJ James (SR)

Nehemiah Pritchett (SR)

Jaylin Simpson (SR)

Keionte Scott (JR)

JD Rhym (SO)

Austin Ausberry (RS FR)

Kayin Lee (FR)

Jacorious Hart (FR)

Colton Hood (FR)

Tyler Scott (FR)

Tony Hunley Jr. - Walk On - SR

Mac McClinton - Walk On - RS FR

 

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster. Still, there are a lot of guys coming in with talent but not necessarily results that you can point to for the future. What they can manage to do in a short amount of time will be interesting. 

The news for any more additions will likely be slow until after the Spring game. It's time for me to do my homework on the 2024 class.

If TJ is transferring, why is he working out with team? That seems counterintuitive.

[AU_Tiger_88 417]

20 minutes ago, Hank2020 said:

If TJ is transferring, why is he working out with team? That seems counterintuitive.

If you want your scholly then you need to participate with the team.  Also, put some tape together for transferring or outside shot that he thinks he may win with the new coach.

[NWALA Tiger 3,534]

20 minutes ago, Hank2020 said:

If TJ is transferring, why is he working out with team? That seems counterintuitive.

Yeah, good question.  Is he gonna take snaps this spring?

[AUinMS9528 1,086]

5 hours ago, JKClark said:

Only opinion I disagree with is LB.  Think Tolan and Keys will more than replace OP's contribution.

 

Thanks for writeup..enjoyed it.

Agreed.  I think we’re the same or better at LB.  
I think Zeek was spot on everywhere else.   Thanks for all your work Zeek!

[AuCivilEng1 10,995]

I think that the DL as a whole is going to end up being better. I like our inside guys. Where we are really going to feel the hurt is at Edge. Those guys are going to have to really step up to replace Hall, and Leota.

[NoALtiger 3,849]

I find it pretty interesting the number of our departing portal entries that have yet to sign with another team. Like, it’s kinda weird lol. Kinda telling i guess. 

[gman87 398]

You can add Christian Burnette as invited walk-on at RB.

Edited January 20, 2023 by gman87

[DAG 33,955]

7 hours ago, Zeek said:

You know the drill by now. I'm going to take a deep dive into the additions, departures, and remaining needs for the 2023-24 Auburn Football Roster. A lot of this is my opinion and strictly based on observations and a few years of really tracking these decisions and movements. Please let me know if I leave a player off; there are always a few that slip through.

Quarterback

Robby Ashford (RS-SO)

Holden Geriner (RS-FR)

Hank Brown (FR) - 2023 signee

Sawyer Pate - Walk On - JR

TJ Finley - transferring after he graduates in the Spring

Zach Calzada - transferred to Incarnate Word... lol

***Auburn is looking to add 1-2 more QBs after the Spring***

 

Running Back

Jarquez Hunter (JR)

Brian Battie - transfer from USF

Damari Alston (SO)

Sean Jackson (RS-SO)

Jeremiah Cobb (FR)

Justin Jones - Walk On - SR

Luke Reebals - Walk On - RS FR
Tank Bigsby - entered the NFL Draft early

Jordon Ingram - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn is happy with its current RB room and won't add anymore*

 

Wide Receiver

Ja'Varrius Johnson (SR)

Malcolm Johnson Jr. (SR)

Nick Mardner - transferred from Cincinnati

Koy Moore (JR)

Landen King (RS SO)

Tar'Varish Dawson (RS SO)

Jay Fair (SO)

Camden Brown (SO)

Omari Kelly (SO)

Daquayvious Sorey (FR)

Trent Mason - Walk On - SR

Jackson Billings - Walk On - JR

Jake Kruse - Walk On - RS SO

Colby Stafford - Walk On - SO

Whit Johnson - Walk On - SO

Ze'Vian Capers - transferred to WKU

Dazalin Worsham - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one to two more receivers in the portal after the Spring. Realistically I expect one unless a big name pops in and we're able to land them*

 

Tight End

Luke Deal (RS SR)

Tyler Fromm (RS SR)

Brandon Frazier (SR)

Rivaldo Fairweather (JR) - transfer from FIU

Micah Riley-Ducker (RS FR)

Camden Etheridge - Walk On - RS FR

John Samuel Shenker - out of eligibility

*Auburn seems content with this room. I think with three seniors there is a chance we could add one more if the right name was available*

 

Offensive Line

Kameron Stutts (SR COVID YR)

Avery Jones (SR) - transferred from ECU

Gunner Britton (SR) - transferred from WKU

Tate Johnson (RS JR)

Jeremiah Wright (RS JR)

Avery Jernigan (RS JR)

Dillon Wade (SO) transferred from Tulsa

Colby Smith (RS SO)

Garner Langlo (RS SO)

EJ Harris (RS FR)

Izavion Miller - JR - JUCO Signee

Connor Lew (FR)

Bradyn Joiner (FR)

Clay Wedin (FR)

Tyler Johnson (FR)

Evan Richards - Walk On - RS FR

Cort Bradley - Walk On - RS SO

Thomas Kirkham - Walk On - RS SO

*Auburn would like to add 1-2 more guards and 1 more tackle depending on how Dillon Wade translates*

 

Defensive Line

Marcus Harris (SR)

Elijah McAlister (SR) - Transferred from Vandy

Lawrence Johnson (SR) - Transferred from Purdue

Justin Rogers (JR) - Transferred from Kentucky

Jeffrey M'ba (JR)

Jayson Jones (JR)

Zykevious Walker (JR)

Dylan Brooks (RS SO)

Tobechi Okoli (RS SO)

Enyce Sledge (RS FR)

Quientrail Travis - JUCO Signee

Keldric Faulk (FR)

Darron Reed (FR)

Brenton Williams (FR)

Wilky Denaud (FR)

Stephen Johnson (FR)

Marquis Robinson - has entered the portal again...

Colby Wooden - entered the NFL Draft

Derick Hall - entered the NFL Draft

*Auburn would like to add 1 DL if there is a potential starter level player in the portal*

 

Linebacker

Cam Riley (SR)

Wesley Steiner (SR)

Eugene Asante (SR)

Desmond Tisdol (SR)

Kameron Brown (SR)

Austin Keys (JR) - transferred from Ole Miss

Demario Tolan (SO) - transferred from LSU

Robert Woodyard Jr. (SO)

Powell Gordon (RS FR)

Jake Levant (JR)

Terrance Love (FR)

Jonathan LeGrand - Walk On - SR

Joko Willis entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one more LB after the Spring*

 

Defensive Backs

DJ James (SR)

Nehemiah Pritchett (SR)

Jaylin Simpson (SR)

Keionte Scott (JR)

JD Rhym (SO)

Austin Ausberry (RS FR)

Kayin Lee (FR)

Jacorious Hart (FR)

Colton Hood (FR)

Tyler Scott (FR)

Tony Hunley Jr. - Walk On - SR

Mac McClinton - Walk On - RS FR

 

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster. Still, there are a lot of guys coming in with talent but not necessarily results that you can point to for the future. What they can manage to do in a short amount of time will be interesting. 

The news for any more additions will likely be slow until after the Spring game. It's time for me to do my homework on the 2024 class.

Zeek, you might have the best AUFamily story arc as a poster (besides me of course) since you been here. You came a long way. Great damn write up.

[DAG 33,955]

1 hour ago, NWALA Tiger said:

Yeah, good question.  Is he gonna take snaps this spring?

Probably so. We need catchable passes for our WRs nevertheless.

[TigerVII 108]

Need to add Mosiah Nakili-Kite to the DL.  We need to sign a good edge rusher and another LB and I'll feel a lot better about the defense.  I agree with  Zeek that we desperately need to sign a seasoned QB from the portal in May.

[Hank2020 3,195]

14 hours ago, AuCivilEng1 said:

I think that the DL as a whole is going to end up being better. I like our inside guys. Where we are really going to feel the hurt is at Edge. Those guys are going to have to really step up to replace Hall, and Leota.

Yes, two of the better players on the team.

[AU-24 3,063]

On 1/20/2023 at 5:04 AM, Zeek said:

You know the drill by now. I'm going to take a deep dive into the additions, departures, and remaining needs for the 2023-24 Auburn Football Roster. A lot of this is my opinion and strictly based on observations and a few years of really tracking these decisions and movements. Please let me know if I leave a player off; there are always a few that slip through.

Quarterback

Robby Ashford (RS-SO)

Holden Geriner (RS-FR)

Hank Brown (FR) - 2023 signee

Sawyer Pate - Walk On - JR

TJ Finley - transferring after he graduates in the Spring

Zach Calzada - transferred to Incarnate Word... lol

***Auburn is looking to add 1-2 more QBs after the Spring***

 

Running Back

Jarquez Hunter (JR)

Brian Battie - transfer from USF

Damari Alston (SO)

Sean Jackson (RS-SO)

Jeremiah Cobb (FR)

Justin Jones - Walk On - SR

Luke Reebals - Walk On - RS FR
Tank Bigsby - entered the NFL Draft early

Jordon Ingram - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn is happy with its current RB room and won't add anymore*

 

Wide Receiver

Ja'Varrius Johnson (SR)

Malcolm Johnson Jr. (SR)

Nick Mardner - transferred from Cincinnati

Koy Moore (JR)

Landen King (RS SO)

Tar'Varish Dawson (RS SO)

Jay Fair (SO)

Camden Brown (SO)

Omari Kelly (SO)

Daquayvious Sorey (FR)

Trent Mason - Walk On - SR

Jackson Billings - Walk On - JR

Jake Kruse - Walk On - RS SO

Colby Stafford - Walk On - SO

Whit Johnson - Walk On - SO

Ze'Vian Capers - transferred to WKU

Dazalin Worsham - entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one to two more receivers in the portal after the Spring. Realistically I expect one unless a big name pops in and we're able to land them*

 

Tight End

Luke Deal (RS SR)

Tyler Fromm (RS SR)

Brandon Frazier (SR)

Rivaldo Fairweather (JR) - transfer from FIU

Micah Riley-Ducker (RS FR)

Camden Etheridge - Walk On - RS FR

John Samuel Shenker - out of eligibility

*Auburn seems content with this room. I think with three seniors there is a chance we could add one more if the right name was available*

 

Offensive Line

Kameron Stutts (SR COVID YR)

Avery Jones (SR) - transferred from ECU

Gunner Britton (SR) - transferred from WKU

Tate Johnson (RS JR)

Jeremiah Wright (RS JR)

Avery Jernigan (RS JR)

Dillon Wade (SO) transferred from Tulsa

Colby Smith (RS SO)

Garner Langlo (RS SO)

EJ Harris (RS FR)

Izavion Miller - JR - JUCO Signee

Connor Lew (FR)

Bradyn Joiner (FR)

Clay Wedin (FR)

Tyler Johnson (FR)

Evan Richards - Walk On - RS FR

Cort Bradley - Walk On - RS SO

Thomas Kirkham - Walk On - RS SO

*Auburn would like to add 1-2 more guards and 1 more tackle depending on how Dillon Wade translates*

 

Defensive Line

Marcus Harris (SR)

Elijah McAlister (SR) - Transferred from Vandy

Lawrence Johnson (SR) - Transferred from Purdue

Justin Rogers (JR) - Transferred from Kentucky

Jeffrey M'ba (JR)

Jayson Jones (JR)

Zykevious Walker (JR)

Dylan Brooks (RS SO)

Tobechi Okoli (RS SO)

Enyce Sledge (RS FR)

Quientrail Travis - JUCO Signee

Keldric Faulk (FR)

Darron Reed (FR)

Brenton Williams (FR)

Wilky Denaud (FR)

Stephen Johnson (FR)

Marquis Robinson - has entered the portal again...

Colby Wooden - entered the NFL Draft

Derick Hall - entered the NFL Draft

*Auburn would like to add 1 DL if there is a potential starter level player in the portal*

 

Linebacker

Cam Riley (SR)

Wesley Steiner (SR)

Eugene Asante (SR)

Desmond Tisdol (SR)

Kameron Brown (SR)

Austin Keys (JR) - transferred from Ole Miss

Demario Tolan (SO) - transferred from LSU

Robert Woodyard Jr. (SO)

Powell Gordon (RS FR)

Jake Levant (JR)

Terrance Love (FR)

Jonathan LeGrand - Walk On - SR

Joko Willis entered the transfer portal

*Auburn would like to add one more LB after the Spring*

 

Defensive Backs

DJ James (SR)

Nehemiah Pritchett (SR)

Jaylin Simpson (SR)

Keionte Scott (JR)

JD Rhym (SO)

Austin Ausberry (RS FR)

Kayin Lee (FR)

Jacorious Hart (FR)

Colton Hood (FR)

Tyler Scott (FR)

Tony Hunley Jr. - Walk On - SR

Mac McClinton - Walk On - RS FR

 

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster. Still, there are a lot of guys coming in with talent but not necessarily results that you can point to for the future. What they can manage to do in a short amount of time will be interesting. 

The news for any more additions will likely be slow until after the Spring game. It's time for me to do my homework on the 2024 class.

“I think the staff has done a great job filling out a terribly managed roster” and they did it in like what, six weeks?

[CameronCrazy 1,054]

Zeek - no safeties? 

[JBiGGiE 2,488]

On 1/19/2023 at 7:26 PM, TexasTiger said:

I’ll question CHF’s judgment.

[Tigerpro2a 5,650]

On 1/19/2023 at 2:04 PM, Zeek said:

If I'm Auburn I feel like I have improved at the following positions:

• RB - losing Tank is hard but I have to think the average has increased with Battie and Cobb joining the room. Those are two legitimate backs replacing one departure.
• TE - this could be considered a "hot take" but I think we improved with the addition of Fairweather and the loss of our security blanket. I have felt for a while that Deal, Fromm, Frazier, and Ducker could contribute but JSS has absolutely monopolized the targets.
• OL - we have quite frankly sucked here for some time. Adding eight bodies to the room (most of which with multiple years of eligibility) is undeniably a win. Jones, Britton, and Wade are all likely starters with Wright as well. Auburn just needs a 5th and 6th man to step up to see a vast improvement here.
• DB - really didn't lose anyone and added four athletic freshmen for depth. Still expect to see a solid post-Spring addition.

Positions where we stayed mostly the same:

• WR - didn't really lose a major contributor but didn't really add any. Sorey is athletic but has been playing horrendous competition in high school. Mardner is a solid addition but we shall see how it works out.
• QB - we definitely lost depth but ultimately Robby proved to be our best option out of the three. Hank Brown and Holden Geriner have upside but no proof of concept. We desparately need a starter from the portal after the Spring.

Positions where we got worse:

• DL - Derrick Hall and Colby Wooden are going to be incredibly hard to replace. We have bodies but a lot of guys that haven't met their potential yet.
• LB - we were blessed with OP and McClain now we're sort of left out in the cold. I don't like most of our options here. Tolan is unproven while Keys can provide at least some leadership there.

 

Zeek I always love your write ups. This is another very good piece. I do however disagree about a couple of positions.

LB. I don't think we got worse at LB. I think we got significantly better. McClain doesn't count as a departure he wasn't even on the team last year. Pappoe has been one of the biggest disappointments of not living to the hype I have seen in a long time. I think Keys is definitely a help and will most certainly help make up for weakness on Edge Rushers. He seems to be best as a blitzing LB IMO. Tolan is going to be a multi-year starter I believe and I also still think Riley takes a big step forward. I think at worst we push but honestly I believe we got better.

DL is the other one I would argue with. Yes we lose Hall and Wooden, But Justin Rogers is a bonafied stud in the middle. I also believe Kite is going to be a solid player as well. Interior DL we got better I think overall. Edge is where we went down hill. Just my opinion. Great work as always my friend.

[toddc 13,194]

3 hours ago, AUINSY said:

Looking for that golden parachute 

And gave AU a “golden shower “