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2016 A-Day Date Released

It was announced Tuesday, June 9, that next year’s A-Day scrimmage will be held Saturday on April 9, 2016. The 2015 spring scrimmage showcased the restructured defense under Will Muschamp and talents to fill open offensive positions, notably securing the starting quarterback, Jeremy Johnson over Tyler Queen and Sean White.

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Tigers add dual-threat quarterback to commitment list

The Tigers picked up their seventh commitment for 2016 on Wednesday afternoon as quarterback Ervin “Woody” Barrett pledged to Auburn during a ceremony at his school. A 6-foot-2, 219-pound Orlando, Florida native, Barrett is the No.80 prospect in the ESPN 300 and chose the Plains over Oregon and state-rival Alabama.

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​Elijah Stove commits to Auburn

AuburnSports.com confirmed Saturday morning, May 30 that 6-foot, 180-pound Elijah Stove has committed to join the 2016 Auburn football roster over Big Cat Weekend. Stove is Auburn’s seventh commitment and first receiver for the 2016 class, among the others, such as Stephen Davis Jr.

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​Plans for football-only complex in discussion

Auburn University officials are exploring the idea of constructing an on-campus, football-only complex according to report by AL.com. The plan may also include a renovation of the existing 26-year-old Athletic's Complex on Donahue Drive. Director of athletics Jay Jacobs told AL.com, “Something in the future has to be done.Auburn University officials are exploring the idea of constructing an on-campus, football-only complex according to report by AL.com. The plan may also include a renovation of the existing 26-year-old Athletic's Complex on Donahue Drive. Director of athletics Jay Jacobs told AL.com, “Something in the future has to be done.

Auburn defensive back Kamryn Melton (37) and Auburn wide receiver Ricardo Louis (5) celebrate with fans, Dec. 7, 2013. (File photo)

Football loses three defensive backs

Auburn defensive backs Kamryn Melton, Derrick Moncrief and Joe Turner announced they will be transferring before the start of the 2015 football season, according to a report by Saturday Down South. 

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​Sammie Coates goes to the Steelers

The second day of the 2015 NFL Draft is over, and Auburn’s Sammie Coates leads the former Tiger hopefuls off getting selected by the Pittsburg Steelers in the third round (pick 23, 87th overall). Coates, who led the Tigers in receiving with 741 yards in 2014, and averaged 21.8 yards per reception, ran a 4.43 40-yd dash at the NFL combine.

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Four Tigers taken on day three of NFL Draft

Auburn’s NFL hopefuls watched Friday as wide receiver Sammie Coates was taken 87th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Saturday, four Tigers would also hear their names called as day three of the 2015 NFL Draft came to a close in Chicago. The Tennessee Titans selected defensive end Angelo Blackson with the first pick of the 4th round (100th overall) to address the defensive side of the ball after taking quarterback Marcus Mariota with the 2nd overall pick, and wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham with the 40th overall pick. Detroit beefed up their defensive line by trading up to get defensive tackle Gabe Wright with the 14th pick of the 4th round (113th overall) after former Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley opted to sign with the St.

Rhett Lashlee high-fives fans at Tiger Walk at Kansas State. (FILE PHOTO)

Lashlee: offense making 'good progress' in spring

One day after spring football practice concluded—and the day after Jeremy Johnson was named starting quarterback—Auburn’s offensive coordinator, Rhett Lashlee, discussed his impressions of the spring with members of the media. “Big picture, I thought we made good progress,” Lashlee said.