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Power rankings and the biggest questions for SEC football teams after spring practice

 

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The only truly certain commodities in the SEC are Georgia and Alabama.

But even the two-time defending national champions and the Crimson Tide have some preseason concerns to work through before making another run to the College Football Playoff.

For the Bulldogs, it's a matter of finding a new quarterback and replacing another crop of NFL-bound starters, including one of the projected top picks in this month's draft in defensive lineman Jalen Carter. Alabama is undergoing its own quarterback competition while breaking in two new coordinators.

Across the board, the SEC has at least four and potentially as many as six or seven teams with legitimate playoff hopes. That includes Tennessee, fresh off a breakthrough year under coach Josh Heupel, and maybe even Texas A&M, which looks to rebound after cratering en route to a losing record in 2022.

The chase is on to catch up with the Bulldogs and Tide, the preseason favorites to reach the SEC championship game. With spring football largely in the books, here's how the conference ranks from 1-14 and the biggest questions ahead of the season:

1. Georgia 

Who is the starting quarterback?

The competition to replace Stetson Bennett continues past the end of spring practices even as junior Carson Beck seems to stack some distance between himself and competitors Brock Vandagriff and Gunner Stockton. For Kirby Smart, the possible benefits to extending this competition are to push Beck to raise his game before the season opener and to give all three quarterbacks the chance to get more comfortable with any changes new coordinator Mike Bobo has made to Georgia's offense. But Beck remains the heavy favorite to draw the starting nod.

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2. Alabama

How do the new coordinators mesh?

For all the hubbub around this offseason's coaching moves — Bill O'Brien and Pete Golding are out, Tommy Rees and Kevin Steele are in — don't ignore just how often this has happened to Alabama and coach Nick Saban. Including his debut season in 2007, this is the fifth time overall under Saban and the third time in five years that Alabama has entered a year with two new coordinators. The quarterback competition between Ty Simpson and Jalen Milroe will continue in training camp.

WORK IN PROGRESS:Alabama offense still finding its way after spring game

3. Tennessee

Can the Volunteers continue their momentum?

Tennessee hasn't won at least 10 games in back-to-back seasons since 2003-04 and hasn't won at least 11 games in successive years since 1997-98, when the Volunteers claimed the last national championship in program history. With the offense expected to remain among the league's best behind quarterback Joe Milton, one key factor is the potential improvement of a pass defense that allowed at least 450 yards three times and ranked 127th nationally in yards allowed per game a year ago.

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4. LSU

Will the offensive line make necessary strides?

Five returning starters and increased depth should boost the offensive line's production after an often miserable 2022 season. The Tigers gave up 3.2 sacks per game, more than all but nine teams in the Power Five, and likely would've allowed more if not for Jayden Daniels' elusiveness. That leads to a question that may determine coach Brian Kelly's second season: Can this offensive line protect sophomore Garrett Nussmeier, who threw for 467 yards and four touchdowns in the final two games of 2022, or does the LSU offense need Daniels' mobility?

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5. Texas A&M

Can the defense lead the way to the top of the SEC?

One common denominator during the Jimbo Fisher era — other than the unrealized expectations — has been the Aggies' inability to force turnovers and bail out an underperforming offense. Since hiring Fisher in 2018, A&M has ranked higher than 84th nationally in takeaways just once, landing at 51st during the abbreviated 2020 season. The Aggies have averaged 1.2 takeaways per game during this span.

6. Mississippi

How does a crowded quarterback room sort itself out and improve offense?

Lane Kiffin has the most crowded quarterback room in the SEC and only a few months to decide which of the three options gives the Rebels the best chance at getting back into a New Year's Six bowl. Returning starter Jaxson Dart trailed off down the stretch last season, mirroring the team's collapse following a 7-0 start. LSU transfer Walker Howard has the pedigree to eventually develop into the starter but is likely at least one year away. Oklahoma State transfer Spencer Sanders is one of the most experienced quarterbacks in the Power Five. 

7. Kentucky

After underperforming on offense, is Leary the answer at quarterback?

The return of Liam Coen as offensive coordinator and the addition of quarterback Devin Leary should lift Kentucky's offense closer to the middle of the pack in the SEC after ranking last in the conference in yards per game and per play in 2022. Leary comes over from North Carolina State, where he threw 35 touchdowns as a sophomore. He had 11 touchdowns before suffering a season-ending injury last October. 

8. Arkansas

Does a coordinator change create better showing on defense?

As at Alabama, the Razorbacks are breaking in two new coordinators: Dan Enos on offense and Travis Williams on defense. Enos worked alongside coach Sam Pittman during his previous stint at Arkansas and inherits one of seven Power Five units to gain at least 3,000 yards on the ground and through the air in 2022. After serving in the same position at Central Florida, Williams takes on the much more difficult task in a defense that brings back just four starters and ranked 13th in the SEC last season in scoring.

9. South Carolina

Will the transfers make the pass rush better?

It will be hard for South Carolina to match last season's eight-win finish without some key reconstruction of both lines. The offensive front was a mess in pass protection during SEC play but brings back three starters. The Gamecocks' front could benefit from a full season under offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley, who took over the position on an interim role last September. Defensively, South Carolina needs to unearth multiple edge rushers this offseason after losing transfers Jordan Burch (Oregon) and Gilber Edmond (Florida State). The Gamecocks finished last year tied for 11th in the SEC with 20 sacks.

10. Mississippi State

How does the transition from Mike Leach go?

The direction Mississippi State takes on offense is one of the most interesting subplots in the SEC West. After three seasons in Mike Leach's Air Raid scheme, the offense will move in a new direction under new coach Zach Arnett and offensive coordinator Kevin Barbay, formerly of Appalachian State. At a minimum, look for MSU to utilize more run-pass options than in the recent past and to run the ball more, period. Last year's team ranked last nationally with 295 carries.

11. Florida

Can Billy Napier repeat his second-year success?

The good vibes can be hard to find heading into coach Billy Napier's second year after a disappointing 6-7 debut and an offseason fraught with recruiting drama, namely in the addition and then quick transfer of five-star quarterback Jaden Rashada amid an NIL dispute. Looking for a reason for optimism? Maybe new defensive coordinator Scott Armstrong can rally the Gators after doing great work last season at Southern Mississippi. There's also the turnaround Napier pulled off at Louisiana-Lafayette, which went 7-7 in his first season and a combined 33-5 over the next three years.

12. Auburn

How fast can Hugh Freeze get Auburn back to respectability?

There's going to be a learning curve and some growing pains as the Tigers transition to a third coaching staff in four seasons. Unlike the hire of Bryan Harsin, however, Auburn's decision to tap former Mississippi and Liberty coach Hugh Freeze seems to work on multiple levels. The question this spring is how quickly he can turn around an offense that hasn't ranked in the top five of the SEC in yards per play since 2014.

13. Missouri

What is the solution at quarterback?

With returning starter Brady Cook out this spring with a shoulder injury and redshirt freshman Sam Horn slowed with a forearm strain, Miami transfer Jake Garcia could make a move this spring after throwing for 947 yards and seven touchdowns in two seasons with the Hurricanes. The Tigers' starter will play alongside one of the most impressive young talents in the SEC in sophomore receiver Luther Burden. 

14. Vanderbilt

Can the Commodores get out of the basement?

Picking the Commodores to finish dead last in the SEC is no longer a sure thing after the program made noticeable gains in coach Clark Lea's second season. This year's team has a friendly non-conference slate of Hawaii, Alabama A&M, Wake Forest and UNLV while drawing potential toss-up games against Missouri and Auburn at home.

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Jason Caldwell's Monday morning quarterback column

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Portal activity for the football Tigers

The spring transfer portal hasn’t been extremely busy, it has been a busy couple of days for Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers with a pair of potential additions taking visits to check out the campus and facilities and also get to know the coaches better. 

One of the official visitors is already very familiar with a coach on the Auburn staff after offensive lineman Jaden Muskrat played for Philip Montgomery at Tulsa along with current Auburn offensive lineman Dillon Wade. A versatile player that played right tackle, but could easily move inside if he winds up at Auburn, Muskrat could be a big addition for the Tigers because of his experience and ability to play multiple positions. Auburn wants to add one or two more pieces on the offensive line heading into the 2023 season and he would be a great start to making that happen.

There may not be a more important position for Auburn to find help in the transfer portal than at the speed pass rusher spot. The Tigers have a shot to shore that up some in the next two days with Cincinnati’s Jaheim Thomas on campus for an official visit. Last year, the 6-4, 245 Thomas finished third on the team with 70 tackles and added two sacks and six and a half tackles for a loss. Playing in 28 games for the Bearcats, Thomas had 95 tackles and two and a half sacks in his career. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he could be a big addition to an Auburn defense that is looking for someone to add some speed to the pass rush group.

Huge Sunday on the diamond

Auburn softball got it started on Sunday with a win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa and the Auburn baseball Tigers finished it off with a dramatic victory over Mississippi State to take the series at home vs. the Bulldogs. 

Already with a win over Alabama in Tuscaloosa, coach Mickey Dean’s Tigers had a golden opportunity on Sunday when Maddie Penta was in the circle going head to head against Montana Fouts and Alabama. Penta won the battle with the Tigers winning 3-1 to take the series. That could be a big feather in the cap for the Tigers if they can take care of business the last two weeks of the season. Going on the road this coming weekend to South Carolina before facing Mississippi State at home to finish off the SEC schedule, if Auburn can go 4-2 they should have a great shot to earn a regional host. That would be a huge step for the program.

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At Plainsman Park, Sunday’s comeback win was as big as it gets, but only if the Tigers can find a way to build a little momentum in the last four weeks of the regular season. That won’t be easy with a road trip to South Carolina this coming weekend before facing LSU at home the following week. Not sure anyone in the country would trade places with Auburn having to face those two teams in back-to-back series. LSU has been number one for much of the season and will be next week. South Carolina could very well be No. 2 after sweeping Florida at home. Auburn does get a series at Ole Miss after that before finishing at home against Missouri on the final weekend of the year. That’s a chance to make up some ground if you’re the Tigers, but you need some wins the next two weeks to make that matter.

A big help for Auburn baseball has been the play of both Indiana and USC since Auburn won series against both earlier this year. Indiana is 29-11 overall and 9-3 in the Big 10 at the moment while USC won a series over rival and ranked UCLA this past weekend. Those are big RPI helpers for Auburn and they'll have the chance for a few more in the coming weeks.

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Taking stock of Auburn’s 8 freshman enrollees after end of spring practice

Published: Apr. 24, 2023, 7:00 a.m.

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Auburn had no shortage of new faces this spring -- from the coaching staff to a dozen transfers, and of course, eight freshmen who enrolled early.

After wrapping up the program’s first spring under Hugh Freeze, it’s evident that at least three of those 2023 signees have already set themselves up for considerable playing time this fall, with cornerback Kayin Lee, Jack linebacker Keldric Faulk and offensive lineman Connor Lew all impressing throughout the Tigers’ 15 spring practices. But that trio only represents a portion of Auburn’s early enrollees, five of which are on defense, with the other three along the offensive line.

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Now that we’ve had time to reflect on the totality of Auburn’s first spring of the Freeze era, here’s a look at how each of those eight freshmen fared in their first sampling of college football:

Kayin Lee, cornerback

Auburn’s numbers at cornerback this spring were fairly thing, with Lee one of just three healthy scholarship corners (along with returning starters Nehemiah Pritchett and D.J. James) working with defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff. Even if Auburn had more depth there this spring, Lee would have stood out. The former four-star recruit and ex-Ohio State commit flashed throughout the spring and caught the attention of Auburn’s coaching staff.

The 5-foot-11, 184-pounder was described as a “pit bull” at corner, and he capped his spring with a pair of pass breakups on A-Day. He will assuredly be in the rotation at cornerback this season.

“He’s a very feisty corner,” Pritchett said after A-Day. “He’s fast. He’s tough. I mean, he’s willing to learn to play, come in and get extra playbook from the coaches. So, he’s on his way.”

Keldric Faulk, Jack linebacker

While Auburn is thin off the edge and “deficient” in true pass-rushers this spring, Faulk turned heads as a high-upside freshman who could be an impact player this fall. The 6-foot-6, 275-pounder looks the part of an SEC edge rusher, and while he spent much of the spring as second in rotation at Jack behind Vanderbilt transfer Elijah McAllister, Faulk received some first-team reps on A-Day. Auburn loves his potential, and teammates described him as a “monster” off the edge — but the Tigers are trying to temper expectations for their top-rated 2023 signee heading into his first season of college ball.

“I love Keldric,” Freeze said on A-Day. “I love his attitude. I love the way he comes to work…. He doesn’t know anything yet about the college game; he’s raw in some ways, but he’s very, very talented and I love the way he went about his business the whole spring.”

Brenton Williams, Jack linebacker

A three-star signee from just down the road in Opelika, Williams is more of a developmental piece to Auburn’s Jack linebacker room. The 6-foot-3, 248-pounder was steadily the fourth scholarship player in the rotation at the position this spring, behind McAllister, Faulk and redshirt sophomore Dylan Brooks. Just based on the numbers and how many players defensive coordinator Ron Roberts wants to rotate, it’s easy to foresee a redshirt in Williams’ future. Arriving early for spring, however, will only help with his development down the line.

“(Brenton Williams and Keldric Faulk) are two guys who are early enrollee guys, so they need those reps,” Roberts said. “They might have been behind early on, just because of the speed of the game, the expectations, how fast practice is moving. All of those things are all new to them, but we knew we had to give them the same amount of reps as we’re going through it so we can see where they’re at when the games starting to slow down a little bit. It’s starting to slow down; it hasn’t slowed down for them yet.

“I always think it’s hard to evaluate a young guy, or anybody. If they don’t know what they’re doing and comfortable with what they’re doing, it’s really hard for them to play full speed and do what they’re supposed to do. I think we’re still in a growing phase.”

Wilky Denaud, defensive lineman

A former four-star recruit out of Stuart, Fla., Denaud is a potential rotation piece heading into the fall. The 6-foot-3, 275-pounder fits in as a defensive end in Roberts’ system, and he closed out the spring as the fourth option at that position—but that was before the departure of Jeffrey M’ba. That puts Denaud as potentially third in line at end, behind Marcus Harris and Maryland transfer Mosiah Nasili-Kite.

With defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett wanting to rotate eight or nine guys for the three defensive line positions (not including Jack), Denaud is someone to watch as one of those end-of-rotation contributors in Year 1.

“Wilky and Stephen (Johnson), they’re coming in — I mean, they’re freshmen, they’re learning,” defensive line coach Jeremy Garrett said. “They’re learning how to play blocks, learning how to take notes, learning how to balance the college life. I think they’re both going to do well here, it’s just putting that time in and just figuring college out for them right now. ‘Hey, I’ve got class. I’ve got tutoring. I’ve got to make all these meals.’ I think the first couple weeks they were spinning, (but) now I think they’re getting used to the schedule of practice and going to class and tutoring and all of that.

“So, it’s huge to get guys here early to get acclimated. Now, once we get into summer, you’re doing it on a smaller scale, but we’re installing agan (and) now we’re in fall camp, now you’re getting install a third time. So, those guys will be ahead of the game.”

Bradyn Joiner, offensive lineman

As is often the case with offensive linemen, Joiner is more of a project for Auburn in the trenches. The 6-foot-2, 341-pounder repped at both guard spots this spring, typically with the third-team offense during the open positions of practice. The Auburn High product will most likely redshirt this season, but with Auburn in desperate need of an offensive line rebuild this offseason — and a replenishing of scholarship numbers across the line — his long-term prospects are valuable for the program.

“(I’m) certainly excited about Bradyn, Connor (Lew) and Clay (Wedin), and watching them grow and develop,” offensive line coach Jake Thornton said. “They’ve done a great job so far. They’ve been through a lot of experiences in the last six weeks of signing scholarship papers to moving, to starting class, moving into a dorm. So, I’m excited to watch him grow and I certainly think all three of those guys are going to be high-quality players and high-quality people for us at Auburn.”

Stephen Johnson, defensive lineman

At 6-foot-3 and 341 pounds, Johnson is one of the biggest players on either side of the ball for Auburn (only offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright is heavier) and is being groomed as a future contributor at nose tackle. Toward the end of spring, Johnson was working with the third-team defensive line at nose, with a couple of veterans — Jayson Jones and Purdue transfer Lawrence Johnson — still in front of him. Keep an eye on him as a potential contributor toward the end of the rotation this season, depending on how his offseason development on the field and in the Tigers’ strength and conditioning program goes.

“He’s learning,” Garrett said. “Fundamentally, he some work to do, but he’s learning the game and getting better.”

Connor Lew, offensive lineman

It’s not often you get a true freshman who is ready to contribute right away on the offensive line, but Auburn got that in Lew, a 6-foot-3, 278-pound interior lineman who can play center or guard. Lew was a four-star prospect and one of the top centers in the 2023 class, and he’s already in line for some sort of role in Year 1. He spent this spring working behind Avery Jones at center while also seeing reps at guard, where he could compete for a starting job or at the very least considerably playing time this fall.

Lew, who drew one comparison this spring to former Auburn offensive lineman Braden Smith, is sure to see the field this season. It would be a surprise if he wound up redshirting.

“For him to be that young and play as good as he does, it’s really impressive,” center Avery Jones said. “I know he’s going to be a heck of a player, especially in the future. He’s already a really good player right now. He can only go up. He’s a really good guy, great teammate and real coachable. Just a great player overall.”

Clay Wedin, offensive lineman

The 6-foot-5, 306-pounder spent the duration of spring working with the third-team offensive line at right tackle, so barring some serious injury issues for Auburn’s top tier of linemen, Wedin should be a prime redshirt candidate in his first season. Of course, that’s not unusual for offensive linemen, who often take more time to develop into major contributors at this level. Given the much-needed replenishing of numbers across the offensive line, though, Wedin’s value this season will go far beyond what he actually contributes on the field. Auburn needed bodies — and future contributors to develop — along the offensive line, and it believes it got that in the three-star Tampa, Fla., product.

Tom Green is an Auburn beat reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Tomas_Verde.

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Auburn football needs to land these in-state recruits in the class of 2024

 

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After landing 21 total commits (12 of them transfers) in 2023, Auburn Football ranked 18th among all schools in recruiting last year, according to 247sports.com. 

With five high school players already committed, The Tigers are ranked 24th in recruiting for 2024. Three of those recruits are right here from the state of Alabama. 

2024 In-state commits

J’Marion Burnette

The 6-foot-1, 225-pound running back out of Andalusia High School committed in March 2023 and is currently a four-star recruit. He chose Auburn over schools like Alabama, Alabama State, Arkansas, and Florida A&M. In his junior season last year, he finished the season with 1,473 yards and 17 touchdowns. 

A’Mon Lane

Lane is a 5-11 Cornerback from Moody High School and is a current four-star recruit who committed to the Tigers last July. He chose Auburn over schools like Arizona, Arkansas, Florida State, and LSU. In his career at Moody, he has 72 tackles and nine pass deflections. 

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Jayden Lewis

Lewis, out of Anniston High School, is a 6-foot cornerback who is currently a four-star recruit and committed to the Tigers back in February. He chose Auburn over schools like Colorado, Arkansas State, Florida State, and Arkansas. 

Here is a list of five in-state targets Auburn football should sign in the 2024 recruiting class. 

Cameron Coleman

A 6-3 wide receiver out of Central High School, Coleman is currently a five-star prospect in the class of 2024. Along with Auburn, he’s received offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, LSU, and Arkansas. In his junior season last year, he had 542 receiving yards and six touchdowns. 

Jordan Ross

Thompson is five-star edge out of Vestavia Hills High School. Auburn and Tennesee are his top two schools of choice at the moment with other offers from Georgia, Texas and Alabama. 

JacQawn McRoy

McRoy, a 6-8, 325-pound offensive tackle, is a four-star recruit out of Clay-Chalkville. Along with the Tigers, He has offers from Alabama State, Arkansas, Arkansas State, and Clemson. 

Bryce Cain

Cain is a three-star, 5-11 wide receiver from Baker High with heavy interest between Auburn and Ole Miss. Last season he finished with 742 yards and six touchdowns.

Kamari McClellan

The 6-1 quarterback from Clay-Chalkville High finished the 2022 season with 1,334 passing yards and 15 touchdowns. He is currently a three-star recruit with offers from Auburn, Alabama State, Georgia Tech, Jackson State, and Missouri

Out-of-state commits/Targets

Walker White, Little Rock Christian Academy (Little Rock, Arkansas) QB committed 

Martavious Collins, Rome high school (Rome, GA) ATH committed

Jalyn Crawford, Parkview high school (Parkview, GA) CB offered

Kamarion Franklin, Lake Cormorant (Lake Coromant, MS) DL offered

Justin Williams, Oak Ridge (Conroe, TX) LB offered 

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Jarquez Hunter among 10 offensive spring practice standouts around college football

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Jarquez Hunter (Photo by Auburn Athletics)

AUBURN — Jarquez Hunter earning praise and recognition this spring is nothing new for those that are following Auburn footballclosely.

Both head coach Hugh Freeze and running backs coach Carnell Williams couldn’t speak more highly of Hunter during spring camp if they tried.

Freeze called Hunter “special,” and “the best I’ve coached.”

Williams said similar of Hunter, admiring his “humble approach” and “relentless effort.”

Hunter served as Tank Bigsby‘s backup the past two seasons, but still managed to rush for 1,262 yards and 10 touchdowns, all while averaging over six yards per carry. Hunter’s humble approach and as team-first mentality, as Freeze described, is what running backs coach Carnell Williams loves about Hunter the most.

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Now, with nearly all spring camps finished across the country, On3’s Matt Zenitz included Hunter among 10 offensive spring standouts.

Here’s what Zenitz said of Hunter:

Back in early April, new Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze threw out a big-time compliment for his new running back. “I think Jarquez is special,” Freeze said. “I do, I think he’s probably the best running back I’ve ever coached, truthfully.” That’s how impressive Hunter was during the spring for the Tigers. After contributing as Tank Bigsby’s backup the last two seasons, Hunter now has a chance to show what he can do as Auburn’s No. 1 back. The Tigers’ staff is expecting a big year from him. One Tigers source said Hunter may be the best player on Auburn’s team.

Jarquez Hunter is joined by Damari Alston and transfer Brian Battie in the running back room. Freeze, Williams and offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery all spoke highly of the entire position group, as well as Alston and Battie in the spring.

“I feel like us as a whole, we’re so connected,” Alston said. “Ever since, we’ve been going, helping each other out on and off the field. The running back room is at its best right now and will keep getting better.”

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