Auburn wide receiver Jaylon Denson and Star safety Justin Garrett were expected have big seasons in 2013.
Things did not work out that way due to injuries, but the two experienced Tigers will be able to make up for lost time.
Head coach Gus Malzahn confirmed at SEC Media Days that Denson and Garrett have been granted a medical hardship waiver for the 2013 season, giving the two juniors an extra year of eligibility.
Denson only made three catches in 2013 before tearing the patellar tendon in his left leg against LSU, causing him to miss the rest of the season. He was praised as one of Auburn's most consistent wide receivers the previous spring and had a career-long reception of 17 yards against Arkansas State.
Garrett won the Defensive MVP Award at the 2013 A-Day Game for his work at the Star linebacker/safety hybrid in defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson's 4-2-5 scheme. He missed the first two games of 2013 with a foot sprain and later broke the foot against Ole Miss.
In other notes from Media Days, Malzahn announced junior defensive end Keymiya Harrell re-injured his ACL off the field and underwent surgery.
Sophomore defensive lineman Tyler Nero has taken a medical redshirt. He collapsed on the sideline during a March practice and was taken to the hospital.
"He's going to get his degree," Malzahn said. "He could possibly help us with football. Great kid. We wish him nothing but the best."
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