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Spencer Nigh signs with Pittsburgh Steelers
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 25Auburn fullback Spencer Nigh will be signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to several NFL reports. The fullback recorded just three stats his senior season: a two-yard rush in the Outback Bowl, a nine-yard reception against Oregon in the season opener and a 24-yard reception in the Outback ...
Javaris Davis heading to Super Bowl champs as undrafted free agent
By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | April 25Auburn defensive back Javaris Davis was picked up by the reigning Super Bowl champions, Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent, according to multiple reports. Davis has been positioned at cornerback for Auburn since 2016 and has emerged as one of its veteran leaders in the secondary. He's the ...
Will Hastings signs with New England as undrafted free agent
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 25Will Hastings has a new home in New England, according to multiple NFL reports. The former Auburn wide receiver will look to compete for a roster spot after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent. Hastings broke onto the scene in 2017 catching 26 passes for 525 yards and four touchdowns while ...
Prince Tega Wanogho joins Jack Driscoll in Philadelphia after being selected 210th overall
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 25After moving to America from Nigeria to play basketball, Prince Tega Wanogho will be headed to Philadelphia. But instead of basketball, he’ll be playing offensive tackle for the Eagles. He was selected 210th overall and is the sixth Auburn player taken thus far in the 2020 draft.
Jaguars take Daniel Thomas in fifth round
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | April 25Auburn safety Daniel Thomas was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday. He’s the fifth Tiger selected in this year's draft. During his freshman season, Thomas played in 11 games for the Tigers and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Second Team. ...
Jack Driscoll becomes fourth Tiger selected, drafted to the Eagles in the 4th round
By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | April 25Auburn right tackle Jack Driscoll was drafted to the Philadelphia Eagles with the 39th pick in the fourth round of the NFL Draft Saturday, becoming the Tigers' first offensive lineman taken ahead of left tackle Prince Tega Wanogho. Driscoll started his college career at the University of Massachusetts ...
Marlon Davidson drafted 47th overall to the Atlanta Falcons
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | April 24The other half of Auburn's disruptive defensive line has been drafted and the 1-2 punch of Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson have now both been taken off the board. Not to mention, the friends and former teammates will now get to face off twice a year in the NFC South. Marlon Davidson has been ...
SEC breaks four draft records in first round
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 24Auburn saw star defensive tackle Brown go early while cornerback Noah Igbinoghene rose up draft boards late and went at No. 30 to the Dolphins.
Noah Igbinoghene drafted 30th overall by the Miami Dolphins
By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | April 23Noah Igbinoghene, the wide receiver turned defensive back, is headed to Miami. The Dolphins selected Igbinoghene with the 30th pick in the first round of Thursday's NFL Draft. The Alabama native is the second Auburn to be taken in the draft, following Derrick Brown, and joins a growing list of ...
Derrick Brown drafted 7th overall by the Carolina Panthers
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 23Following a standout senior season, Derrick Brown is headed to Carolina after being selected seventh overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. Brown is the first Auburn player to be selected in the first round since 2014 when Greg Robinson was taken second overall and Dee Ford was taken 23rd ...
Report: Auburn one of eight teams in 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 23After a season where Auburn took home the trophy from the Legends Classic, Auburn was invited to the 2020 Orlando Invitational. Now, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Auburn will play in the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis. Rothstein said that Auburn will play alongside Michigan State, Arizona State, ...
Final mock drafts: Where experts think Auburn's NFL hopefuls will be drafted
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | April 23Last year, six Auburn players heard their names called during the NFL Draft — Jamel Dean (Round 3, pick 94), Jarrett Stidham (Round 4, pick 133), Darius Slayton (Round 5, pick 177), Deshaun Davis (Round 6, pick 210), Chandler Cox (Round 7, pick 233) and Dontavius Russell (Round 7, pick 235). This ...
Auburn softball lands Ole Miss transfer Kaylee Horton
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | April 23Horton “can’t wait to play back in her home state", and will be the sixth rising senior on Auburn’s roster.
Reminiscing on top 10 moments from 2019-20 Auburn basketball season
By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | April 22Today, we’re going to look back at the top 10 moments from the season.
Auburn equestrian named SEC champions after shortened season
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 21The Tigers finished a perfect 13-0 while going 6-0 in SEC play.
Tigers’ front seven prepared to ‘reload’ in 2020
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | April 20Auburn’s defense has been nothing but a model of stability the past four seasons, under defensive coordinator Kevin Steele. The Tigers have managed to recruit and maintain a top-15 defense nationally each season, filling the voids left by the likes of Deshaun Davis, Tre Williams and Dontavious Russell, ...
A look at Auburn's remaining recruiting targets
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 18After missing out on 5-star guard Jalen Green, head coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers are left with two scholarship spots to fill. The list of players Auburn is targeting has dwindled, and is now down to just six players. Auburn will likely go after a transfer, as well. (F) Greg Brown Top schools: Texas, ...
Lawsuit alleges Auburn softball coach Eugene Lenti fostered a culture of intimidation, fear at DePaul
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | April 17A lawsuit recently filed against current Auburn assistant softball coach Eugene Lenti alleges he created an atmosphere of fear and retaliation at Depaul, where he was the head softball coach for over 35 years. The lawsuit states that he was "verbally and physically abusing his female players on a regular basis, including regularly punching them about their bodies."
