Auburn football is one day away from having an opportunity to showcase what they have been working on during spring practice.
There are a lot of new faces and storylines that have they eyes of the college football world on Auburn, Alabama. From first-year head coach Hugh Freeze, to the new transfers and recruits, there is a lot to talk about.
This prompted Auburn Wire writers Taylor Jones, J.D. McCarthy and Daniel Locke to list the 10 players they are paying the most attention to on Saturday.
Taylor Jones listed his players on Wednesday and J.D. McCarthy went on Thursday. Now it is Daniel Locke’s turn.
Here are the 10 players that Daniel Locke will be keeping an eye on during A-Day:
10
Robby Ashford
Auburn quarterback Robby Ashford rolls out to pass against Missouri during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Locke’s input:
Ashford started at quarterback for the Tigers for most of the season last year. He passed for 1,613 yards and seven touchdowns as well as picking up 710 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Ashford will be fighting for the QB1 spot again in 2023.
9
Nick Mardner
AUBURN, AL – March 15, 2023 – Auburn Wide Receiver Nick Mardner (#8) during spring practice at the Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, AL.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Locke’s input:
The Cincinnati transfer caught 19 passes for 218 yards in 2022. These numbers won’t jump off a page, but Marnder has a solid build and will likely have a place in the Freeze system.
8
Justin Rogers
Kentucky’s Justin Rogers goes for the fumble against South Carolina.Oct. 8, 2022
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Locke’s input:
The Kentucky transfer is expected to make an immediate difference on Auburn’s defensive line. He will likely see the field a good bit…
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