toddc 13,197 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 McCreary returning for 2021 season 4 minutes ago AUBURN, Alabama—One of Auburn’s most consistent defensive performers the last two seasons, junior cornerback Roger McCreary has decided to return for his redshirt junior season with the Tigers after weighing NFL options with family and others. A full-time starter last season after playing a key role as a top reserve and part-time starter in 2019, McCreary is coming off a strong year for the Tigers when he made 45 total tackles and intercepted three passes. Also showing his physical nature, the Mobile native also had seven stops behind the line of scrimmage and forced a fumble. As a sophomore McCreary stepped into a key role for the defense opposite corners Javaris Davis and Noah Igbinoghene, finishing the year with 36 tackles, an interception and a team-high 12 passes defensed. A three-star prospect coming out of Williamson High in Mobile where he played for defensive coordinator and former Auburn standout Antonio Coleman, McCreary has played with a chip on his shoulder since arriving as an under the radar recruit. He said that’s something that drives him. “I feel like, in my recruitment, I had to really be seen and make game-changing plays -- make teams not throw the ball at me,” he said. “So I feel like I've made some game-changing plays for the team to see I'm really doing something on my side.” 2COMMENTS McCreary’s return is the second big announcement for the Auburn defense this week with junior Smoke Monday also announcing his plans to be back for the 2021 season. With McCreary, Nehemiah Pritchett, Jaylin Simpson and Marco Domio all expected to return, Auburn returns its top four cornerbacks from last season. Roger McCreary is Auburn's top cornerback. (Photo: Jason Caldwell/Inside The Auburn Tigers, 247Sports) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowebb11 9,914 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 This is awesome news. Thanks Roger and War Eagle 🦅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUMicBK 124 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Outstanding. Keeping Roger along with Zakoby and Smoke is huge for the defense. Now let's cross our fingers for Sherwood sticking around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravejd 3,304 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Sweet! This was an important piece that we needed. War Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUBwins 10,276 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Big time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFazz 386 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburn4ever 1,266 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Glad to hear that Roger is coming back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaker 2,457 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Zac Etheridge is smiling big time WDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triangletiger 1,599 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Zac Etheridge’s and Derek Mason’s first big recruiting win. Many more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger1168 51 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnTiger4Life 2,225 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Excellent news!! Our two best defensive players are coming back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUnCullman 601 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Woot! Woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leglessdan 1,934 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Excellente Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boisnumber1 2,947 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeek 16,956 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 This thread should be popping with celebrations. Huge keep here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDUBB4AU 5,302 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Huge news . He is all arms lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quietmaninthecorner 2,032 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 cheerio, yell, scream bravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyTiger 2,894 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Love his game! Nothing but respect for whatever whichever way he decided. In his post he stated he's coming back for that degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jAUSon 2,836 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Plainsman 948 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 That is excellent news. WDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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