Auburn has a slew of banged-up players as Auburn transitions from fall camp into game preparation. Who could be in line for more playing time as a result?
Published:Auburn wide receiver Jay Fair catches a pass during practice Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 in Auburn, Ala. To Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, the second preseason scrimmage Saturday signaled the end of fall camp, and a turning of the page to game preparation — now less than two weeks from kickoff against UMass.
In drills, Fair has consistently been in the first trio of wide receivers on the field with the rest of the starters, lining up most frequently as a slot receiver. Moore had a large role with Auburn last season and could again. He has been dealing with a lingering ankle injury from summer workouts. Brown is finally healthy, Freeze said, and returned to practice last week. But he’s still working his way back to full strength. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has strong potential when he is ready — that likely won’t be right away.
While Keys stays to the side in a yellow no-contact jersey, Nixon, Eugene Asante and Cam Riley have formed the rotation at linebacker in practice. Though largely Nixon’s spot has been static while Asante and Riley take turns next to him. Auburn’s other linebacker position, the jack linebacker, has been among the most talked about rotations in camp because Auburn believes it has three impactful pass rushers there. Then Jalen McLeod picked up an ankle injury at the end of last week.
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