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247sports.com Auburn lands commitment from Top247 RB J'Marion 'Phat' Burnette Christian Clemente ~3 minutes J'Marion Burnette is an Auburn Tiger. After being a known Auburn target and Auburn lean for quite some time, the Top247 running back from Andalusia (Ala.) joined Auburn’s commit list on Friday, picking the Tigers over Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, Florida State and others. “It’s because they make their recruits feel like family,” Burnette told Auburn Undercover. “It’s a great program, great coaching staff. Coach Caddy is amazing. He’s been going out of the way since Auburn first offered me a year ago. He’s just been keeping up with me nonstop.” A former Auburn running back and NFL running back, Cadillac Williams first offered Burnette back in April of 2022. Since then, he’s seen the back nicknamed ‘Phat’ grow to where he currently is at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds. Running like a mini Derrick Henry, Burnette brings a unique running style to Auburn’s running back room. “It’s real important,” Burnette said about playing for Williams. “I believe that’s even better. I think Coach Caddy can get me to the league. I think he can put me where I want to be.” Burnette is looking to “flip the script,” as Auburn’s new head coach Hugh Freeze likes to say. “Since Coach Freeze got here I’ve seen more recruits, more — everybody’s trying to come together more,” Burnette said. “It’s turning into a winning culture, it’s going to be something special this year.” The big back won’t be Auburn’s only back, though. Excited to be part of a two-running back class, Burnette is the No. 2 running back in the state of Alabama in the 247Sports rankings. He’s looking to add a commitment from the state’s No. 1 back. “I’ll probably try to get Kevin Riley,” Burnette said. His message to Riley? “Come home,” Burnette said. Burnette is the No. 153 overall player, No. 10 running back and No. 10 player from the state of Alabama in the Top247. Riley is the No. 112 player, No. 7 running back and No. 9 player in the state. Riley isn’t the only recruit Burnette is after, though. 46COMMENTS “Perry (Thompson) Alabama commit, Sterling (Dixon) Alabama commit, Demarcus Riddick, Georgia commit,” Burnette named. “We want them all.” With four commitments in the Class of 2024 now, Auburn's class is currently No. 19 in the 247Sports team recruiting rankings. All four of Auburn's commits are inside the Top247 and three are from the state of Alabama in Burnette, Moody (Ala.) cornerback A'Mon Lane and Anniston (Ala.) defensive back Jayden Lewis. ">247Sports

Tigers looking to build quality depth on defensive front Mark Murphy 4–5 minutes AUBURN, Alabama–Auburn’s new defensive line coach says the youngest two additions to his group have the potential for promising futures playing football in the Southeastern Conference. Auburn’s 2023 signee class includes early high school graduates Wilky Denaud and Stephen Johnson. “They are freshmen, they are learning,” Coach Jeremy Garrett said. “They are learning how to play blocks, learning how to take notes, learning how to balance the college life. “I think they are both going to do well here, it's just putting that time in and just figuring college out for them right now,” Garrett noted. He points out that they are adjusting to a busy schedule dealing with academic and athletic responsibilities. “I think the first couple weeks they were spinning, (but) now I think they are getting used to the schedule of practice, going to class, tutoring and all of that,” he said. “It is huge to get guys here early to get acclimated. “Now, once we get into summer, you are doing it on a smaller scale, but we are installing again,” he said. “Now we are in fall camp, now you are getting install a third time so those guys will be ahead of the game.” Denaud was ranked four stars by 247Sports as a senior at John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, Fla. Johnson, who is from Whitewater High School in Fayetteville, Ga., was ranked three stars. He was originally committed to Arkansas before choosing Auburn. The Tigers hit the halfway point of spring drills at Wednesday’s practice. Spring training will wrap up with the annual A-Day scrimmage on Saturday, April 8th at 1 p.m. CDT at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Garrett is also working with new Auburn defensive linemen who are at the other end of the experience spectrum. That group includes 6-3, 340 Justin Rogers, a transfer from the University of Kentucky, 6-2, 299 Lawrence Johnson (transfer from Purdue) and 6-2, 288 Mosiah Nasili-Kite (transfer from Maryland). Including the returnees at the other interior positions with guys such as Marcus Harris, Jayson Jones, Zykeivous Walker, Jeffrey M'ba, Tobechi Okoli and Enyce Sledge the interior defensive line coach is hoping to have at least eight linemen ready for the playing rotation to open the season at the three positions he coaches. Garrett noted a variety of his guys are pushing for playing time. Mosiah Nasili-Kite and Wilky Denaud listen to Coach Jeremy Garrett give instructions. (Photo: Jason Caldwell/Auburnundercover, 247Sports) “Justin is a good player, an explosive player,” Garrett said about Rogers, a four-year starter at Kentucky. “The next step we are getting with him is I want him to be able to play multiple positions.” The coach wants to use Rogers at noseguard and tackle. “He has been great. He’s a fundamental guy. He’s very coachable. He’s explosive and he is one of those leaders in the room also who will call me at any time: ‘Coach, can we watch this? Can we look at this film? I’m going to come in on this time.’ He’s been great to have. Great addition to the team.” “Lawrence coming in, another one-year guy,” the coach said about Johnson, a three-year starter in the Big Ten for the Boilermakers. “He will be able to help us out. He has given us some good reps in practice and constantly improving. It's just, you know, with him, just learning a new scheme like everybody else. Everybody is on the same page with the scheme so he is learning a new scheme just like all the other guys. We are counting him on to be there for us in the fall to help that rotation.” 2COMMENTS Commenting on Nasili-Kite, who was honorable mention All-Big Ten playing for the Terps, Garrett said, “Mosiah is really learning the scheme and the technique we are asking him to do. One thing is that he is very twitchy. He is not the biggest, but that kid has some power and strength, and he moves well so it is just putting him in position to use his ability and to do what he does well. He has quickness and he is strong so we want to have him on the move, want to have him doing different things to highlight his strengths.” *** Subscribe: Receive the latest Auburn intel and scoops***

flywareagle.com Analyst: Redshirt freshman could win Auburn football QB battle Andrew Hughes ~2 minutes Dawgs Daily recruiting analyst Connor Jackson believes a redshirt freshman can win the Auburn football quarterback battle this spring Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Red-shirt freshman Holden Geriner, deemed the forgotten man in the room, could win the Auburn football quarterback battle this spring — this at least according to Dawgs Daily recruiting analyst Connor Jackson. Jackson even went as far as to say that Geriner has an NFL arm: Auburn football has only had two NFL draft picks at the quarterback position since 2010, Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham, and including with Jason Campbell, has only had three NFL draft picks in the 21st century. 2023 Auburn football quarterback battle as open as it was in 2022 Interestingly enough, it appears as though the quarterback battle is just as open in 2023 as it was last year around this time. Once again, it’ll be Geriner, Robby Ashford, and T.J. Finley battling in the spring — and, if things aren’t definitive enough, fall camp as well — for the QB1 position on the Plains. Though Ashford did well enough to earn the job and keep it from Week 4 onward, the new coaching staff changes the game. Hugh Freeze and Philip Montgomery may have offensive tendencies that favor Ashford, but Geriner’s arm is almost unanimously seen as the one with the most potential in the room. Perhaps Finley finally has the coaching personnel to bring out his best. He’s always been an elite practice performer who gets the yips when games start. Freeze could be the perfect anecdote for his problems for all we know. Things are widen open for the QB1 job. Same as it ever was.

yahoo.com Jarquez Hunter listed among underrated SEC players daniellocke ~2 minutes Now that three-year starter Tank Bigsby is preparing for the NFL, it is time for Jarquez Hunter to take the reigns of the top spot on the running back depth chart for the Auburn Tigers. Hunter has made his mark on Auburn football in a short time. Hunter has rushed for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns off of 193 carries in two seasons at Auburn, he rushed for 668 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022. He is considered an “under the radar” player now but could become a popular name within the college football world once the season begins. An article from Mike Farell Sports titled “Underrated Players: SEC Edition” was written by Luke Brumm and included Hunter as Auburn’s selection on the list. Brumm says that Hunter could etch his name into Auburn lore this season. Jarquez Hunter was in Tank Bigsby’s shadow last season, but it’s his time now. The running back went for 668 yards on 104 attempts and added 7 touchdowns. I see him becoming a 1,000-yard rusher next season. Bigsby will leave a big spot to fill in the Auburn offense, but Hunter will have some help. Hunter will be joined in the running back room by sophomore Damari Alston, USF transfer Brian Battie, and incoming freshman Jeremiah Cobb. More Football! Jordan-Hare Stadium to provide one of 2023's most electric environments Second Auburn linebacker to enter the transfer portal Hugh Freeze says that Robby Ashford's skills are 'hard to evaluate' Story originally appeared on Auburn Wire

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Tank Bigsby bounces back with blazing 40-yard dash time at Auburn’s pro day Updated: Mar. 22, 2023, 1:28 p.m.|Published: Mar. 22, 2023, 12:20 p.m. 3–4 minutes Tank Bigsby Auburn Pro Day highlights and interview By Nubyjas Wilborn | nwilborn@al.com Tank Bigsby entered Auburn’s pro day on Tuesday at the Woltosz Football Performance Center with redemption as a primary goal. He was so unhappy with running the 40-yard dash in 4.56 seconds at the NFL scouting combine that he canceled visits with prospective teams. The reasons behind those moves were to focus on building his speed in advance of pro day workout in front of scouts and executives from NFL teams. Bigbsy showcased his hard work with an unofficial 4.45 40-dash at the facility. Bigsby has plenty of game footage to show his value with nearly 3,000 yards rushing during his three seasons on the plains. He had 25 touchdowns and last season, had over 700 yards after contact. Several draft boards have him going anywhere from the third round to the Dallas Cowboys or in the fourth round to the Tennesse Titans. The 6-foot-1 running back could’ve leaned on film but wanted to embrace the challenge of working on his 40-yard dash time. Read More Auburn Football: Colby Wooden’s goal at Auburn’s pro day? ‘Show violence’ Shedrick Jackson “not done yet” after an unofficial 4.25 40-yard dash at pro day Cam Newton throwing at Auburn pro day was as much about his brother as it was his NFL comeback hopes “That time at the combine just did something to me,” Bigsby said. “I knew I run faster than that, and I knew I moved faster than that. I know I play faster than that. I couldn’t sleep at night, thinking about that time, tossing and turning, and (I was) getting up early just to call my trainer and be like, ‘Hey, we need to do it again. We need to do it again.’ He’s like, ‘Man, you’re fine. You’re fine. You know you play faster than that.’ And I’m like, ‘No, we need to do it again.’” An aspect of Bigsby’s game that he didn’t get to show off much at Auburn was pass-catching. He had 30 catches for 180 yards last season. Most of the routes were quick passes, but in the NFL teams want running backs that can line up on the hashes and run routes. Bigsby ran several routes and made some nice catches during his pro day workout. “Certain teams just say they see the ability of me catching,” Bigsby said. “They say they see on film that we didn’t throw the ball as much, but they want to see me catch more. So that’s what made me do receiver drills today, made me do more routes today. You get the opportunity to do all those things, and it’s a blessing. So I’m excited to be here, excited to do what I did today. Just get that work in.” Bigbsy will continue working until April’s draft. He’ll watch the draft with his family in Atlanta. He enjoyed his last time working out on campus as an Auburn Tiger. “It went great. Being here with my teammates again, it did a lot to me,” Bigsby said. “Made me feel that joy again, being around the team. Two months without being on the team, it felt kind of weird. But I feel like, me personally, I had a great workout with the guys and had a great workout.” Nubyjas Wilborn covers Auburn for Alabama Media Group.