Auburn defensive end Byron Cowart, the former No. 1 overall prospect in the class of 2015, has requested his release from the Auburn football program, per reports.
"Byron Cowart has come to me numerous times over the last couple of weeks disappointed with playing time," head coach Gus Malzahn said. "Yesterday he came to me and said he wants to quit to pursue other opportunities. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward."
The Seffner, Florida, native was pegged by most to choose the Florida Gators at the tail end of his recruiting process, however, he was swayed to the Tigers by then-defense coordinator Will Muschamp.
Cowart's athleticism and potential always seemed untapped for Auburn, as the pass-rush specialist found himself lower on the depth charts as his career progressed. Cowart was beat out by then-freshman Marlon Davidson last season and sat behind Dontavius Russell and Tyrone Truesdell this year.
Through three games this season, Cowart boasts a trio of tackles. Through 26 games at the collegiate level, the 6-foot-3, 283-pound defensive lineman has 15 tackles with 1.5 for loss.
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