The Auburn Tigers were in dire need of upgrades in the trenches. Mission accomplished as Hugh Freeze and co. have added significant talent and depth.
, So., 6-3, 302, Returning part-time starter, Jr. 6-4, 281, Returning backup, RFr., 6-6, 320, Returning redshirt, Jr., 6-7, 355, Transfer from Mississippi State, January Enrollee, So., 6-5, 329, Junior College signee, January Enrollee: Starting LG Gunnar Britton signed with Buffalo Bills, C Avery Jones signed with Tampa Bay BuccaneersFor the first time in ages Auburn heads into fall camp with the numbers along the offensive line that its top rivals are accustomed to.
If things fall into place, Auburn could field one of the better interior lines in the conference with sophomore center. As a true freshman Lew filled in for an injured Avery Jones mid-season last year, and he was too good not to play when Jones came back, so they split snaps. The battle for left tackle should be the most interesting in August, as Mississippi State transfer Percy Lewis looks to hold off redshirt freshman Tyler Johnson. Lewis, a top JUCO prospect two years ago, was a part-time starter at MSU last year, and at 6-7, 355 he’s the biggest player on the roster. Johnson is no slouch at 6-6, 320, and certainly passes the eye test of a big, lean, athletic tackle. He played well in three appearances last season, and could very well earn a starting spot.
Auburn’s passing game struggled mightily for much of the 2023 season, and will need much better pass protection from the tackle spots.
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