An Updated Look at 2011. (11/23)

[aun 0]

An Early look at 2011.

(Spring Scholarship Numbers 1st)

Name Pos. Yr. Exp. Ht./Wt. Hometown (last school)

1 Trovon Reed WR 6-0 181 RS FR Thibodaux, La. (Thibodaux HS)

2 Cameron Newton QB 6-6 250 SR College Park, Ga. (Blinn College CC)

3 DeAngelo Benton WR 6-2 201 JR Bastrop, La. (Bastrop HS)

4 Chris Davis CB 5-10 182 SO Birmingham, Ala. (Woodlawn HS)

5 Shaun Kitchens WR 6-3 217 SO College Park, Ga. (Banneker HS)

6 Michael Dyer RB 5-9 215 SO Little Rock, Ark. (LR Christian Academy HS)

7 Jake Holland LB 6-0 231 SO Pelham, Ala. (Pelham HS)

8 Jonathon Mincy S 5-10 180 RS FR Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb HS)

9 Antonio Goodwin WR 6-1 173 SO Atlanta, Ga. (Booker T. Washington HS)

10 Anthony Morgan DB 5-9 185 JR Brantley, Ala. (Brantley HS)

11 Quindarius Carr WR 6-1 186 SR Huntsville, Ala. (Huntsville HS)

12 LaDarius Owens LB 6-2 236 RS FR Bessemer, Ala. (Jess Lanier HS)

13 Demetruce McNeal DB 6-1 176 SO College Park, Ga. (Banneker HS)

14 Craig Sanders DE 6-4 248 SO Clio, Ala. (Ariton HS)

15 Barrett Trotter QB 6-2 211 JR Birmingham, Ala. (Briarwood Christian HS)

16 Neiko Thorpe DB 6-2 186 SR Tucker, Ga. (Tucker HS)

17 Clint Moseley QB 6-3 223 SO Leroy, Ala. (Leroy HS)

18 Drew Cole DB 5-11 190 SR Picayune, Miss. (Picayune Memorial HS)

19 Eltoro Freeman LB 5-11 225 SR Alexander City, Ala. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC)

20 T'Sharvan Bell DB 6-0 180 JR Kissimmee, Fla. (Osceola HS)

21 Onterio McCalebb RB 5-10 171 JR Fort Meade, Fla. (Fort Meade/Hargrave Military Academy)

22 Ryan Smith S 6-1 183 RS FR Cordova, Ala. (Cordova HS)

23 Daren Bates LB 5-11 203 JR Memphis, Tenn. (Olive Branch HS)

24 Mike McNeil S 6-2 208 SR Mobile, Ala. (W.P Davidson HS)

25 Ryan White CB 5-10 186 SO Tallahassee, Fla. (Lincoln HS)

26 Steven Clark P 6-5 232 SO Kansas City, Mo. (Park Hill HS)

27 Eric Smith RB 5-10 240 SR Seffner, Fla. (Armwood HS)

28 Jessel Curry LB 6-1 214 SO Buford, Ga. (Buford HS)

29 Jonathan Evans LB 5-11 230 JR Prichard, Ala. (Mattie T. Bount HS)

30 Cody Parkey K 6-0 184 SO Jupiter, Fla. (Jupiter HS)

31 Ladarious Phillips FB 6-0 291 RS FR Roanoke, Ala. (Handley HS)

32 Jawara White LB 6-1 243 RS FR Troy, Ala. (Charles Henderson HS)

33 Derek Winter WR 72 6-0 208 5 JR Tampa, Fla. (Plant Senior)

34 Philip Pierre-Louis WR 5-8 150 JR Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)

35 Philip Lutzenkirchen TE 6-4 258 JR Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS)

36 Dakota Mosley TE 6-4 259 RS FR Little Rock, Ark. (LR Christian Academy HS)

37 Justin Delaine DE 6-5 232 RS FR Linden, Ala. (Linden HS)

38 Jeffrey Whitaker DT 6-3 308 SO Warner Robins, Ga. (Warner Robins HS)

39 Corey Lemonier DE 6-4 227 SO Hialeah, Fla. (Hialeah HS)

40 Harris Gaston LB 6-1 231 JR Birmingham, Ala. (Bessemer Academy HS)

41 Eric Mack OL 6-3 361 RS FR St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County HS)

42 Chad Slade OL 6-5 316 RS FR Moody, Ala. (Moody HS)

43 Tunde Fariyike OL 6-2 330 RS FR Thomaston, Ga. (Upson-Lee HS)

44 Ed Christian OL 6-4 277 RS FR Valdosta, Ga. (Lowndes HS)

45 Andre Harris OL 6-3 318 SO Lovejoy, Ga. (Lovejoy HS)

46 John Sullen OL 6-6 312 JR Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS)

47 Brandon Mosley OL 6-6 299 SR Jefferson, Ga. (Coffeyville CC)

48 A.J. Greene OL 6-5 291 SR Madison, Tenn. (Brentwood Academy HS)

49 Jared Cooper OL 6-4 300 SR Brewton, Ala. (W.S. Neal HS)

50 Jamar Travis DL 72 6-0 288 JR Brewton, Ala. (W.S. Neal)

51 Emory Blake WR 6-1 192 JR Austin, Texas (Stephen F. Austin HS)

52 Travante Stallworth WR 5-9 188 RS SO Leesville, La. (Leesville HS)

53 Darvin Adams WR 6-3 185 SR Kennesaw, Ga. (Harrison HS)

54 Nick Fairley DL 6-5 298 SR Mobile, Ala. (Copiah-Lincoln JC)

55 Joel Bonomolo DE 6-3 245 JR Metairie, La. (Fullerton Community College)

56 Kenneth Carter DT 6-5 281 FR Greenville, Ala. (Greenville HS)

57 Nosa Eguae DE 6-2 258 SO Mansfield, Texas (Summit HS)

58 Dee Ford DE 6-4 240 RS JR Odenville, Ala. (St. Clair County HS)

59 Derrick Lykes DL 6-2 286 SR Clanton, Ala. (Chilton County HS)

60 Jonathan Rose DB 6'2 180 FR Leeds, AL (Leeds HS)

61 Reese Dismukes OL 6'4 290 FR Spanish Fort, AL (Spanish Fort HS)

62 Thomas O'Reilly OL 6'4 310 FR Marietta, GA (Pope HS)

63 Kris Frost WR 6'3 210 FR Matthews, NC (David W Butler HS)

Subtract both Newton and Fairley, which leaves the scholarship #'s at 61

Current Verbals To Auburn

64 C.J. Uzomah TE 6'5 238 FR Suwanee, GA (North Gwinett HS)

65 Kiehl Frazier QB 6'3 215 FR Springdale, AR (Shiloh Christian Schools)

66 Justin Garrett LB 6'2 200 FR Tucker, GA (Tucker HS)

67 Angelo Blackson DL 6'5 295 FR Bear, DE (Red Lion Christian Academy)

68 Chris Landrum LB 6'3 221 FR Sweet Water, AL (Sweet Water HS)

69 Anthony Swain LB 6'3 210 FR Gadsden, AL (Gadsden City HS)

70 Keymiya Harrell DL 6'5 245 FR Plantersville, AL (Dallas County HS)

71 Jaylon Denson WR 6'3 190 FR Hoover, AL (Hoover HS)

72 Sammie Coates WR 6'3 175 FR Leroy, AL (Leroy HS)

73 Jabarian Niles DL 6'3 270 FR Mobile, AL (W P Davidson HS)

74 Shon Coleman OL 6'6 290 FR Olive Branch, MS (Olive Branch HS)

Heavy Auburn Leans/Silent Verbals

75 Erique Florence DB 6'3 190 FR Valley, AL (Valley HS)

76 Gabriel Wright DL 6'3 275 FR Columbus, GA (Carver HS)

77 Marcus Roberson DB 6'0 180 FR Fort Lauderdale, FL (St. Thomas Aquinas HS)

78 Greg Robinson OL 6'5 290 FR Thibodaux, LA (Thibodaux HS)

79 Quan Bray ATH 5'10 180 FR LaGrange, GA (Troup County HS)

80 Brandon Fulse TE 6'5 245 FR Fort Meade, FL (Fort Meade HS)

81 Robensen Therezie DB 5'10 190 Miami, FL (Miami Jackson HS)

82 Devaunte Sigler DL 6'3 250 FR Mobile, AL (Ben C Rain HS)

That brings the Auburn Committment Total To 23!

Subtract Newton and Fairley and the scholarship total stands at 80.

Add two more incoming recruits, a full class of 25 and that number goes back to 82.

Listed below are the recruits that Auburn is WORKING on

(1) Tre Mason RB 5'9 190 FR Lake Worth, FL  (Park Vista HS)

(2) Javorius Allen RB 6'1 215 FR Tallahassee, FL  (Lincoln HS)

(3) Jermaine Whitehead DB 6'0 190 FR Greenwood, MS (Amanda Elzy HS)

(4) Isaiah Crowell RB 6'0 210 FR Columbus, GA (Carver HS)

(5) Ray Drew DL 6'5 253 FR Thomasville, GA (Thomas County Central HS)

(6) Wayne Lyons DB 6'1 190 FR Fort Lauderdale, FL (Dillard HS)

(7) La'el Collins OL 6'4 285 FR Baton Rouge, LA (Redemptorist Sr HS)

(8) Fou Fonoti OL JR 6'5 295 Norwalk, CA (Cerritos)

(9) Jacob Fahrenkrug OL JR 6'4 315 Wahpeton, ND (North Dakota State)

(10) Marcus Jemison DB JR 6'2 210 Poplarville, MS (Pearl River CC)

(11) Brent Calloway ATH FR 6'3 225 Russellville, AL (Russellville HS)

## Gavin Rocker DL 6'3 220 FR Tyrone, GA (Sandy Creek HS)

## Jamichael Payne DL 6'1 325 FR Auburn, AL (Auburn High School)

## Denotes Invited Walk'Ons

Walk-Ons To Get Scholarships?

## Ralph Spry WR 70 5-10 173 5 SR Auburn, Ala. (Minnesota University)

## Ikeem Means DB 72 6-0 204 3 JR Wetumpka, Ala. (Wetumpka)

## Wade Christopher LB 73 6-1 223 5 SR Vestavia Hills, Ala. (Vestavia Hills)

Projected 2011 Depth Chart.

QB - Barrett Trotter/Kiehl Frazier

RB - Michael Dyer/Onterio McCalebb

TE - Philip Lutzenkirchen/Eric Smith

WR - Darvin Adams/DeAngelo Benton

WR - Emory Blake/Antonio Goodwin

WR - Trovon Reed/Quindarius Carr

OC - Blake Burgess/Reese Dismukes

LT - Brandon Mosley/Jared Cooper

RT - AJ Green/Chad Slade

LG - Eric Mack/John Sullen

RG - Jacob Fahrenkrug/Ed Christian

SDE - Nosa Equae/Joel Bonomolo

WDE - Corey Lemonier/Craig Sanders

NG - Jeffrey Whitaker/Gabe Wright

DT - Kenneth Carter/Derrick Lykes

MLB - Jake Holland/Jawara White

SLB - Eltoro Freeman/LaDarius Owens

WLB - Darren Bates/Jessel Curry/Jonathan Evans

CB - Neiko Thorpe/Jonathan Rose

CB - T'Sharvan Bell/Chris Davis

SS - Mike McNeil/Erique Florence

FS - Demetruce McNeal/Jonathon Mincy

P - Steven Clark

K - Cody Parkey

[Rednilla 5,401]

Like the list, but did you subtract Newton and Fairley twice? You had us at 63 scholarships, then minus those two would be 61, and a full recruiting class would put us at 86...

Also, I don't think Frazier is the backup next year because I think he'll redshirt and compete with Trotter in 2012 as a freshman.

[aun 0]

Like the list, but did you subtract Newton and Fairley twice? You had us at 63 scholarships, then minus those two would be 61, and a full recruiting class would put us at 86...

Also, I don't think Frazier is the backup next year because I think he'll redshirt and compete with Trotter in 2012 as a freshman.

No included at 61 are Dismukes, Rose, Frost, and O'Reilly. 61+21=82 scholarship players.

I honestly believe at the end of the day that Newton will leave and yes Frazier will play a lot next season.

[Magnolia and College 1]

Won't T. Reed be a RS Fr.

And if we sign Roberson do we expect him to redshirt?

[aun 0]

Won't T. Reed be a RS Fr.

And if we sign Roberson do we expect him to redshirt?

Fixed the Reed Typo. And Roberson will not redshirt. He will play early and often for the Tigers.

[Magnolia and College 1]

Didn't think so. Just looked like from your format Rose would be competing and Roberson wouldn't. Maybe you were just saying he wasn't projected to be in the 2 deep. Not trying to criticize, just curious. Thanks for the info.

[Rednilla 5,401]

Like the list, but did you subtract Newton and Fairley twice? You had us at 63 scholarships, then minus those two would be 61, and a full recruiting class would put us at 86...

Also, I don't think Frazier is the backup next year because I think he'll redshirt and compete with Trotter in 2012 as a freshman.

No included at 61 are Dismukes, Rose, Frost, and O'Reilly. 61+21=82 scholarship players.

I honestly believe at the end of the day that Newton will leave and yes Frazier will play a lot next season.

Ah, gotcha. I was trying to figure out where you were coming up with those numbers..lol.

I agree that Newton will likely leave, but I really don't expect to see Frazier next year. I just don't know why you would waste a year of his eligibility when Trotter has a similar skill set and three years under his belt at this level, plus Clint Moseley to back him up. Now, if something were to happen and Trotter went down, I could see it, and that possibility might be enough to convince the coaches that they need to get Kiehl reps, even at the expense of a year of eligibility, I don't know, but I'm a little old school in thinking quarterbacks especially need a year to get used to the speed of college. If anyone can do it, Kiehl can, because not only is he a phenomenal athlete (and don't mistake that as saying he's more athlete than quarterback, because the kid seems to have his head screwed on straight), but he's also been in virtually the same system we run since he was JV.

But again, when we already have a guy in place to take the reins, I don't know that we'd waste a year of having Kiehl at the helm.

[AUinfusion 390]

Like the list, but did you subtract Newton and Fairley twice? You had us at 63 scholarships, then minus those two would be 61, and a full recruiting class would put us at 86...

Also, I don't think Frazier is the backup next year because I think he'll redshirt and compete with Trotter in 2012 as a freshman.

No included at 61 are Dismukes, Rose, Frost, and O'Reilly. 61+21=82 scholarship players.

I honestly believe at the end of the day that Newton will leave and yes Frazier will play a lot next season.

Ah, gotcha. I was trying to figure out where you were coming up with those numbers..lol.

I agree that Newton will likely leave, but I really don't expect to see Frazier next year. I just don't know why you would waste a year of his eligibility when Trotter has a similar skill set and three years under his belt at this level, plus Clint Moseley to back him up. Now, if something were to happen and Trotter went down, I could see it, and that possibility might be enough to convince the coaches that they need to get Kiehl reps, even at the expense of a year of eligibility, I don't know, but I'm a little old school in thinking quarterbacks especially need a year to get used to the speed of college. If anyone can do it, Kiehl can, because not only is he a phenomenal athlete (and don't mistake that as saying he's more athlete than quarterback, because the kid seems to have his head screwed on straight), but he's also been in virtually the same system we run since he was JV.

But again, when we already have a guy in place to take the reins, I don't know that we'd waste a year of having Kiehl at the helm.

I watched the one game on TV where Kiehl's team played what looked like a semi-pro team from Texas, and I was really, really impressed with the way Kiehl handled himself in that game. He clearly belongs on any field of competition, and is willing and able to put a team on his shoulders.

[pram92 0]

if cam leaves, i think trotter will be our QB. he has a strong arm and can run, i think hes underrated by the AU fans. i saw him play in high school, hes a freak. as long as he can stay healthy

[Budapesttiger 2]

Based on success that QBs have had after playing their freshman year - Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford - this year Murray at UGA - I could see the coaches using him as a freshman. Frazier's a superior talent. The sooner he gets in real games and makes dumb mistakes the better.

I have no idea, of course. But, I wonder if the old school (As someone said) method of bringing them along slowly is still the best practice.

[tbone4jc 2,242]

Unlike some of those other university's I don't think we need to start a freshman QB. If Cam leaves I believe Trotter will be our starter, Mosley will be our back-up. JMHO

[Rednilla 5,401]

Based on success that QBs have had after playing their freshman year - Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford - this year Murray at UGA - I could see the coaches using him as a freshman. Frazier's a superior talent. The sooner he gets in real games and makes dumb mistakes the better.

I have no idea, of course. But, I wonder if the old school (As someone said) method of bringing them along slowly is still the best practice.

Remember what happened last time we put a stud QB from Arkansas in games as a true freshman? He's playing receiver now.

Yeah, there are instances in which a true freshman is enough better than everyone else there that you test him by fire, but I just don't see that being the case here. Trotter is a quality QB (I put him on par with all but maybe two SEC QBs), and he can make plays happen, too.

Oh, and that game someone mentioned between Shiloh and I think it's Trinity High School (the "semi-pro team", which isn't far off) was absolutely a testament to how good Frazier is. They put up 26 against a defense that, playing against Texas 5A competition, gave up a total of 67 points in their other 9 regular season games.

[aupops2 9]

Let's ask Stan White his opinion!! (For the younger guys, he started as a freshman).  IMO, for what it's worth, I see Keihl red-shirting if and when it's proven Trotter and/or Moseley can handle the team.  It's not a decision that has to be made early.  If it is made pre-season, the shirt can always be pulled.

[harvest tiger 0]

Based on success that QBs have had after playing their freshman year - Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford - this year Murray at UGA - I could see the coaches using him as a freshman. Frazier's a superior talent. The sooner he gets in real games and makes dumb mistakes the better.

I have no idea, of course. But, I wonder if the old school (As someone said) method of bringing them along slowly is still the best practice.

Murray redshirted lastyear

[PhiMusLoveBoonesFarm 0]

Based on success that QBs have had after playing their freshman year - Colt McCoy, Sam Bradford, Matthew Stafford - this year Murray at UGA - I could see the coaches using him as a freshman. Frazier's a superior talent. The sooner he gets in real games and makes dumb mistakes the better.

I have no idea, of course. But, I wonder if the old school (As someone said) method of bringing them along slowly is still the best practice.

Murray redshirted lastyear

Bradford and McCoy redshirted also. Stafford was the only QB he listed to start as a true freshman

[Rednilla 5,401]

Let's ask Stan White his opinion!! (For the younger guys, he started as a freshman).  IMO, for what it's worth, I see Keihl red-shirting if and when it's proven Trotter and/or Moseley can handle the team.  It's not a decision that has to be made early.  If it is made pre-season, the shirt can always be pulled.

Oh I think there will still be a competition, but I think Trotter has already proven to the coaches that he has the tools to win in the SEC.

[guerra aguila 0]

Let's ask Stan White his opinion!! (For the younger guys, he started as a freshman).  IMO, for what it's worth, I see Keihl red-shirting if and when it's proven Trotter and/or Moseley can handle the team.  It's not a decision that has to be made early.  If it is made pre-season, the shirt can always be pulled.

Oh I think there will still be a competition, but I think Trotter has already proven to the coaches that he has the tools to win in the SEC.

Trotter will certainly get the first nod next year... Frazier is a special talent and he will eventually have a GREAT career at Auburn... but Trotter could really make Auburn a very balanced football team.

Not taking anything away from Cams passing abilities... but hes a freak... why would you not utilize his running abilities?

Trotter can help Auburn win football games, and the guy is not a bad ATHLETE.

He will have a throw first mentality, but has the ability to run if things break down. He will run by choice, most likely not by design... except maybe a couple of times.

[Camdog 0]

Cam will be back. Trotter backup. Freshman will redshirt. All experts say Cam needs another year, plus NFL labor relations problems. Don't let the bammer media push y'all into believing every good junior we have has to go pro. Let Julio and Ingram and the bammers go pro. Our guys need to show loyalty to Auburn.

[TigerProwl24 0]

Cam will be back. Trotter backup. Freshman will redshirt. All experts say Cam needs another year, plus NFL labor relations problems. Don't let the bammer media push y'all into believing every good junior we have has to go pro. Let Julio and Ingram and the bammers go pro. Our guys need to show loyalty to Auburn.

There is about a 0% chance Cam comes back next year, regardless of what the bammer media says. I have eyes and a working brain to think for myself...

[aupops2 9]

Cam will be back. Trotter backup. Freshman will redshirt. All experts say Cam needs another year, plus NFL labor relations problems. Don't let the bammer media push y'all into believing every good junior we have has to go pro. Let Julio and Ingram and the bammers go pro. Our guys need to show loyalty to Auburn.

There is about a 0% chance Cam comes back next year, regardless of what the bammer media says. I have eyes and a working brain to think for myself...

I don't think it's 0%, but close.  And, as the weeks wear on and Camgate dims in the background, that percentage increases.  When he and his family step back, realize how close they might have come to a bad outcome, and think about the long term future, the decision might be to stay and refine his skills for one more year under the tutulage of the master.

[aucpe 0]

Cam will be back. Trotter backup. Freshman will redshirt. All experts say Cam needs another year, plus NFL labor relations problems. Don't let the bammer media push y'all into believing every good junior we have has to go pro. Let Julio and Ingram and the bammers go pro. Our guys need to show loyalty to Auburn.

There is about a 0% chance Cam comes back next year, regardless of what the bammer media says. I have eyes and a working brain to think for myself...

I don't think it's 0%, but close.  And, as the weeks wear on and Camgate dims in the background, that percentage increases.  When he and his family step back, realize how close they might have come to a bad outcome, and think about the long term future, the decision might be to stay and refine his skills for one more year under the tutulage of the master.

To be honest, a good way to show everyone he and his family aren't overly concerned with the money would be to come back.  And maybe he would actually be able to enjoy the season next year.

Of course, this is all assuming this situation has been totally cleared up by then.

[TigerProwl24 0]

Cam will be back. Trotter backup. Freshman will redshirt. All experts say Cam needs another year, plus NFL labor relations problems. Don't let the bammer media push y'all into believing every good junior we have has to go pro. Let Julio and Ingram and the bammers go pro. Our guys need to show loyalty to Auburn.

There is about a 0% chance Cam comes back next year, regardless of what the bammer media says. I have eyes and a working brain to think for myself...

I don't think it's 0%, but close.  And, as the weeks wear on and Camgate dims in the background, that percentage increases.  When he and his family step back, realize how close they might have come to a bad outcome, and think about the long term future, the decision might be to stay and refine his skills for one more year under the tutulage of the master.

To be honest, a good way to show everyone he and his family aren't overly concerned with the money would be to come back.  And maybe he would actually be able to enjoy the season next year.

Of course, this is all assuming this situation has been totally cleared up by then.

Whether the story would've come out or not, he was still a one and done player. He will be drafted EXTREMELY high, he will definitely be paid like it especially being a QB and his OL is leaving, which is one of the reasons he came to AU in the first place. I'll take pops advice and change my opinion to 0.0000001% he's one and done.

[aupops2 9]

Listen, guys.  Cam's pro stock soared when Michael Vick had that incredible Monday night game (that's when Kiper moved him to #15 on the board), but now with the so-called Cam twin ( Vince Young), the scouts are taking a second look.  Seems they have knee-jerk reactions like we all do.  The thing I do not want to see happen is that the Newtons get some bad advice from the NFL agents and other gurus, and declare, then sit until the 2nd or 4rd round.  It's happened too many times, and remember, declaration is not a reverse decision.  After the past three weeks, I do not believe the Newton family is going to be prone to any knee-jerk reactions.  I can tell you one thing:  the Tennessee Titans won't touch Cam with an early pick after this week!!

[SIR ISAAC 46]

Titans fans, please note that Vince Young, capable as he is, is no Cam Newton!

[Tiger Growlin 0]

No one knows what Cam is gonna do but Cam and his family if he even knows at this point. There is still a lot of important football left to be played and i'm gonna sit back and hopefully enjoy every minute of it. Its a season to remember so cherish it while its before you.