tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Walk on tryouts took place last week and I am so happy to say that my roommate, whom I have known since high school, will be playing football for the University we love, the Auburn Tigers. Jacob O'Kelley-Auburn High School graduate, sophomore in hours currently in first semester at Auburn, but has not played any college ball yet. Not huge news for everyone on this board, just excited for one of my best friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 49,296 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's awesome. Happy for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUbritt 571 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
around4ever 4,133 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 How cool is that?! Happy for your roommate. We wish him the very best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUwent 3,078 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I (kind of) knew this guy in HS. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auctoritas 2,316 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Congratulations to him! Lifelong dreams for a lot of people, and I'm glad he's going to get to live it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Great news, maybe you will be able to give us some inside info.War Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdgeneration 5,213 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Wish him all the best from the AUFamily family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,477 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That is cool and most certainly something to be proud of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatBoCamRob 30 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 WDE. Go Jacob!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dual-Threat Rigby 7,075 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 what position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Jacob tried out at defensive end so will mainly be working with the scout team, or running with special teams while trying to prove himself @ DE. He's a 6'3 245 guy so needless to say he's a big dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randman5000 3,686 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 War eagle Jacob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdc81 76 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 keep us posted on his progress all auburn fan love a walk on' Little doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 3,819 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Awesome. I hope he tears it up. Good luck and of course WAR EAGLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Great news for Jacob...."Walk-ons"....my favorites. The last vestiges of amateur athletics at Div 1 schools....the true student-athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbomb 184 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Congrats and War Eagle to him... Remember Kevin Greene was a walk on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarTim 3,192 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Gotta' love the spirit of a walk on. All the BEST and WDE !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimesAU 89 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 That's awesome news. Congratulations to Jacob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) How big is Jacob and what will he be trying out for? I mean is he a lineman or a kicker or another spot. Sorry. I went back to page 2 and found out the info I was asking about. Edited January 27, 2015 by auburn4ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUEngineer2016 407 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 WDE Jacob!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUCody15 0 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thats awesome, congrats! Hopefully he will be the next JJ Watt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auclong 0 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Is he considered an invited walkon? That would be great as that category is limited to 20 total and can start fall practice with the team. I also assume he will go through spring practice; that`s were he would start to make his name known. Great news for Jacob. WDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbrotha12 2,362 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 I am not sure if he is considered an invited walk on or not. He knew Coach Fountain and had talked to him about trying out, but he simply went to tryouts and made the team after working hard to get in shape and get stronger. He's taken me to the gym to workout with him and it's pretty embarrassing when he throws about 150 more pounds on there when you're done with your reps! They've got a meeting today at 2 so i'll receive the rundown tonight as usual most likely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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