Football

Transfer DT Tony Fair commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 13

After seeing a few players enter the transfer portal this offseason, Auburn received some good news on Wednesday as they picked up a commitment from transfer defensive tackle Tony Fair.

Report: Hardy and Garnett entering transfer portal

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 3

Backup quarterback Chayil Garnett and defensive lineman Jay Hardy entered the transfer portal on Monday, according to AL.com's Matt Zenitz.

Jordyn Peters signs with New York Jets

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | May 2

Auburn safety Jordyn Peters will be signing with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. During his time at Auburn, he established himself as one of the Tigers' best special teams players, as he blocked four punts in his career.

Eli Stove signs with L.A. Chargers as undrafted free agent

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | May 1

Stove signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. He's the third Auburn wide receiver to make it to the pros in this year's draft class.

Broncos select Seth Williams in 6th round of NFL Draft

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | May 1

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams has been selected with the 219th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

K.J Britt drafted by Bucs in 5th round of NFL Draft

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | May 1

Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt is headed to Tampa Bay. The 2020 team captain was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jets select Jamien Sherwood in 5th round of NFL draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | May 1

Jamien Sherwood has been drafted as the No. 146 overall pick by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Anthony Schwartz drafted by Cleveland Browns in third round

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 30

Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 91st pick in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Auburn's defense shines on A-Day

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 17

According to players and coaches, Auburn's defense was supposed to be the best part of the Tigers' overall team heading into the annual A-Day scrimmage. By the end of the game, it became clear why the defense has earned that praise.

Harsin and Bobo look to bring the tight end position back to Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 12

“The whole tight end group, we are excited to be in a physical down-hill offense. It fits us better,” Deal said. “It’s really cool for a hybrid-type player like a tight end.”

Shaun Shivers ready for more aggressive, downhill running scheme

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 11

“It’s more downhill, more attacking the defense,” Shivers said. “I feel like that is more our style here, as running backs. That’s what I do, run downhill. This is what best fits me.”

Experience is key for Tashawn Manning and Auburn offensive line

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | April 10

With everyone returning, Auburn's offensive line is starting to get more comfortable. “I feel good about this group,” Tashawn Manning said. “We got a bunch of hard workers. We are going to get this thing done.

Wooten returns to LB room with high hopes

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | April 10

Linebacker Chandler Wooten is taking advantage of opportunities in spring practice after opting out of the 2020 season because of COVID-19 concerns. "I’m not where I want to be yet, so I’m trying to get better every day,” Wooten said.

J.J. Pegues moving to defensive line

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 10

Auburn football head coach Bryan Harsin announced Saturday that tight end J.J. Pegues is moving to the defensive line. "I think the position for J.J. is going to be a good fit," Harsin said.

Inside linebackers 'buy-in' to Schmedding's system

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 9

Jeff Schmedding inherited a talented tandem of Zakoby McClain and Owen Pappoe when he came to Auburn as the inside linebackers coach. He's seen them, and the group as a whole "buy-in" during the spring.

Coming back to Auburn 'fulfilling' for Zac Etheridge

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | April 8

“That opportunity to come back home has been really fulfilling,” Etheridge said. “You come here to sacrifice. You sacrifice everything about what you do. For me, coming back was just like, I get an opportunity to serve guys that have only watched me play in the past.”

Character, chemistry and consistency big themes for Will Friend

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | April 7

Character, chemistry, and consistency are big themes for Auburn’s new offensive line coach, Will Friend. “Obviously, you want to find the five best players and to do that you’ve got to get to where you can put some guys in different spots to see who those best five are," Friend said.