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Auburn Football: Previewing the offensive line

Auburn Football: Previewing the offensive line

The offensive line has been one of the most criticized units on the roster for the past several seasons. However, with nine upper-classmen competing for spots it is also one of the most experienced units on the team.

Starters Nick Brahms, Brandon Council, keiondre jones, and Austin Troxell all return and veterans Alec Jackson, kilian zierer, brenden coffey, Kam Stutts, and Jalil Irvin are pushing hard.

Offensive line coach Will Friend has his work cut out for him trying to find the best starting five to help pave the way for Tank Bigsby and the rest of Auburn’s running backs. While the group flashed at times last season, they need to become more consistent for Auburn’s offense to take a step forward.

Tight End Preview

Wide Receiver Preview

Running Back Preview

Departed

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Brodarious Hamm (graduated)
Tashawn Manning (transfer)

Projected Starters

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LT: Kilian Zierer

This battle is far from settled as Auburn is still trying to figure out not only who will be their two tackles, but which side they will start on. Zierer started the final three games at left tackle to end last season and if he is fully healthy he could give the Tigers a prototypical left tackle.

LG: Brandon Council

Council has battled injuries throughout his seven-year career but when he is on the field the offensive line is better. If he can stay healthy he should be able to lock this job down, but that is far from a given with his history and the physicality it takes to play in the trenches.

C: Nick Brahms

Having made 33 starts and appeared in 53 games, Brahms is one of the most experienced centers in the country and will be a calming presence for whoever wins the quarterback job.

RG: Keiondre Jones

Jones is perhaps the best offensive lineman on the roster and was the only one to start every game last season. He is fully healthy after some minor…

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