Auburn's transfers have gotten plenty of attention, so let's talk about the true freshmen.
Auburn's transfers have gotten plenty of attention, so let's talk about the true freshmen.
The experienced players from four-year schools aren't the only ones who could carve out serious playing time in 2021. Here's a rundown of the 14 youngest Tigers.
Auburn's transfers have gotten plenty of attention, so let's talk about the true freshmen.
(All photos from Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics)
In a normal preseason, we probably would be talking more about the true freshmen.
It’s pretty clear at this point that this is not a normal preseason. The one-time transfer waiver passed earlier this year created a massive wave of instant-impact arrivals with previous college experience. Most years, one or two transfers might be in the mix, maybe a little more when adding junior-college players.
This year — inside the all-important context of adding Bryan Harsin and his new coaching staff — Auburn has nine transfers from four-year schools and a JUCO pickup in linebacker Joko Willis.
But don’t overlook the brand-new newcomers to college football on Auburn’s roster. Even with the obvious recruiting issues of the pandemic and a coaching change, the Tigers were able to still land a top-20 class earlier this year.
And recent history suggests that the kids should still play a good bit in 2021.
The 2018 Auburn true freshman class was one of the mo…
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