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Junior Nick Coe will skip Outback Bowl, forgo remaining eligibility at Auburn

<p>Nick Coe (91) makes a tackle during Auburn vs. Tulane on Sept. 7, 2019, in Auburn, Ala.</p>

Nick Coe (91) makes a tackle during Auburn vs. Tulane on Sept. 7, 2019, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn redshirt junior Nick Coe pass rusher has announced on his Instagram that he will be forgoing his senior season with the program. Coe also will not play in the Outback Bowl.

“I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate the opportunity that Auburn University has given me these last four year,” Coe wrote. “My entire life has been a journey of ups and downs and my time at Auburn was no different. However, because of my coaches, my teammates, and the Auburn Family, I am a better man and football player than I was when I came to Auburn. Although I realize that I am not a finished product, I have decided for reasons that are personal to me to forego my remaining eligibility at Auburn, including the Outback Bowl.”

It was a rocky season for the junior edge-rusher, as he failed to continue his success from his sophomore season. Last season, Coe had 23 tackles, seven sacks, 13.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles, but only had 15 tackles with no sacks during his junior year. 

Coe was also held out of Auburn’s matchup with Arkansas after Gus Malzahn said that he “did not meet our standard in practice this week.” 

Following the game, teammate Marlon Davidson was still supportive of Coe. 

“We took our brother up under our wing,” Davidson said. “We were like, ‘Man, you get another opportunity next week. Let’s do better this week. Let’s find something to improve this week. Even though you didn’t play, let’s change something about your lifestyle, whatever it is that is the case.’ Being there four our brother no matter what because he is our brother.”

While it wasn’t the season Coe had been hoping for after choosing to return, Coe could still be desirable NFL talent, as many mocks still think he could be drafted.

“Hopefully, my time at Auburn will be a foundation for success in pursuing my long standing dream of playing in the NFL,” Coe said. “I will continue working towards becoming an “Auburn Man” and I will always take Auburn with me no matter where my path leads me. I will be forever grateful for my coaches, my teammates and the Auburn Family.”


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