Football
Auburn's Darius Slayton drafted in 5th round by New York Giants
Darius Slayton is now a New York football Giant.
Jarrett Stidham taken in 4th round of NFL Draft by Patriots
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | April 27Stidham, Auburn's starting quarterback for the past two seasons, was selected in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots on Saturday.
Jamel Dean joins Carlton Davis in Tampa Bay after being selected in third round by Buccaneers
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 26Dean was the first Auburn player off the board in this year's draft after being selected in the third round, pick 94.
Where the experts think Auburn's NFL hopefuls will go in the draft
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 25Taking a look at some mock drafts, The Plainsman has compiled a list of where this year's Auburn class could end up.
Projected post-spring depth chart, position analysis for Auburn defense, special teams
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | April 19Here are noteworthy takeaways from Steele’s side of the ball — as well as special teams — during Auburn’s 15 spring practices.
Projected post-spring depth chart, position analysis for Auburn offense
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | April 18With 135 days until Auburn’s season opener at AT&T Stadium against Oregon, here's a breakdown of players and a projected depth chart for the Tigers’ post-spring roster.
Which Tigers are set to break out in 2019?
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 16Another A-Day has come and gone, and with that comes new candidates for rising stars and breakout players.
'Tired of sitting out,' Eli Stove says farewell to knee brace after A-Day spring game
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | April 15“I was tired of sitting out. Last season, I didn’t like what I was doing on the sideline. I’m glad to be out there playing.”
Matthew Hill makes case to be final piece in Auburn WR rotation with stellar A-Day showing
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 14"All the talent and the work that built up, I was able to show y'all what I've been working on since high school, really."
Overreactions, takeaways and wishful thinking from 2019 A-Day
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | April 14With the long gap between the next time Auburn will step on the field and now, it is the perfect time of the year for speculation, dissection and, most importantly, overreaction to Auburn’s A-Day.
Linebackers, Auburn defense 'trying to get chemistry' while replacing starters
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 13"Everyone is listening, trying to get on the same page, trying to get a chemistry. I believe that’s something special."
Auburn receives commitment from dual-threat quarterback
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 13Garnett's recruitment has been a priority for first-year offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham, being one of the first to receive an Auburn offer after his arrival.
Don't take the quarterback performances at A-Day too seriously
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | April 13It's unlikely the future starter will win his job from his performance at A-Day. It is far more likely that the answer will not come until fall camp.
Possible MVP candidates for Auburn's 2019 A-Day spring game
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 12Auburn football wraps up spring ball on Saturday at 3 p.m. CST with the annual A-Day game.
Spring practice notebook: Tempers flare during physical drills; Wildcat candidates; QBs punting
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | April 10At the final viewing period of the spring, here's what The Plainsman observed.
Auburn DL Nick Coe wants to be the next Khalil Mack
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 9"I watch Khalil Mack a lot. That's the person I watch the most. I think we've got the same comparisons and everything."
'I want the ball': Marquis McClain admits past faults, determined to crack WR rotation in 2019
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 9"The go-to receiver," McClain said of what he wants his role to be next season. "I want to be the guy with the game on the line. I want the ball."
Malzahn: Quarterbacks compete in spring's first full-contact practice
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | April 3Auburn concluded its ninth overall spring practice and first day of full tackling on Monday. Gus Malzahn said that quarterbacks were full participants in tackling drills. However, the wait for a quarterback depth chart continues. “It was good for our quarterbacks to go live, we got some really ...
Spring practice notebook: Tiger Drill winners and losers; defensive starter back
By Ben Key | Sports Writer and Logan Glover | Sports Writer | April 1In a limited viewing window, here's what The Plainsman observed.