Keionte Scott is one of Auburn’s veterans in the secondary. He discussed what the Tigers’ defense has improved this offseason as well as players who have stepped up.
were solid on the defensive side of the ball last season but are looking to have an even better unit this year.
Head coach Hugh Freeze brought in DJ Durkin to take over as defensive coordinator and the Tigers haveOne of these veterans is senior cornerback Keionte Scott, a difference-maker for Auburn both on defense and punt return.“I feel like Coach Durkin has done a great job of making sure we’re able to get the installs and stuff like that,” Scott said.
Champ Anthony, another returner at cornerback, is expected to step into a bigger role this season. Scott talked about what he has seen from Anthony throughout camp. “You see someone who got a whole lot of mental reps,” Scott said. “You could tell he did a lot of seeing things and listening. You see him translating all of the things that he’s learned over the year and you see him performing well. I’m very excited to see him play.”Kayin Lee“You’re starting to see him move like a guy who got the opportunity to play early last year,” Scott said. “He’s coming up into this role where his time has come to step into a starting position.
Scott has embraced his role as a veteran in the defensive backfield and will do what he can to help Auburn find success in 2024.Daniel is a staff writer for four Sports Illustrated/FanNation sites: Auburn Daily, Braves Today, Inside the Marlins and Wildcats Today. Additionally, he serves as the Auburn Athletics beat reporter for 1819 News. He is a junior at Auburn University majoring in journalism.
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