War Eagle Daily

*predicted trade

#1 Bengals – Joe Burrow – QB – LSU

#2 Redskins – Chase Young – DE – Ohio Sate

#3 *Dolphins (via Lions) – Tua Tagovailoa – QB – Alabama

#4 Giants – Isaiah Simmons – LB/S – Clemson

#5 Lions (via Dolphins) – Jeff Okudah – CB – Ohio State

#6 Chargers – Tristan Wirfs – OT – Iowa

#7 Panthers – Derrick Brown – DT – Auburn

#8 Cardinals – Jedrick Wills – OT – Alabama

#9 Jaguars – Jordan Love – QB – Utah State

#10 Browns – Mekhi Becton – OT – Louisville

#11 Jets – Andrew Thomas – OT – Georgia

#12 Raiders – CeeDee Lamb – WR – Oklahoma

#13 49ers (via Colts) – Jerry Jeudy – WR – Alabama

#14 Buccaneers – Javon Kinlaw – DT – South Carolina

#15 Broncos – CJ Henderson – CB – Florida

#16 Falcons – AJ Epenesa – DE – Iowa

#17 Cowboys – AJ Terrell – CB – Clemson

#18 Dolphins (via Steelers) – Henry Ruggs III – WR – Alabama

#19 Raiders (via Bears) – Kristian Fulton – CB – LSU

#20 Jaguars (via Rams) – K’Lavon Chassion – EDGE – LSU

#21 Eagles – Justin Jefferson – WR – LSU

#22 Vikings – Jalen Reagor – WR – TCU

#23 Patriots – Zach Baun – LB – Wisconsin

#24 Saints – Trevon Diggs – CB – Alabama

#25 Vikings – Noah Igbinoghene – CB – Auburn

#26 Dolphins (via Texans) – De’Andre Swift – RB – Georgia

#27 Seahawks – Marlon Davidson – DE – Auburn

#28 Ravens – Kenneth Murray – LB – Oklahoma

#29 Titans – Yetur Gross-Matos – EDGE – Penn State

#30 Packers – Josh Jones – OL – Houston

#31 *Chargers (via Colts) – Justin Herbert – QB

#32 Chiefs – Jeff Gladney – CB – TCU

1. Seth Williams – Wide Receiver. Seth Williams made an instant impact in his first two years at Auburn. He’s a generational talent and a fantastic pass catcher.
2. K.J. Britt – Linebacker. Britt is going to be the best player on defense for the Tigers in 2020. His all around talent is great.
3. Bo Nix – Quarterback. Bo Nix’s impressive freshman season should be followed by a great sophomore year. He’s a gunslinger.
4. Big Kat Bryant – Defensive End. Big Kat made some big plays in his junior year. Perhaps his biggest was his almost 90+ yard touchdown fumble return vs Oregon. he was tripped up at the two yard line. Bryant’s explosiveness and quickness of the snap needs work but I’m sure he’ll improve in the fall.
5. Christian Tutt – Cornerback. Tutt is explosive. It may be returning a punt or it may be his coverage skills. But no matter what he is explosive. He needs to work on coverage skills slightly more though.
6. Smoke Monday – Safety. A pick six against Alabama and some fantastic plays in his sophomore year makes him a very dominant defender. He tears it up when he’s on the field. He asks one question. Who wants the smoke?
7. Austin Troxell – Offensive Line. After missing the 2019 season with an ACL tear, Troxell looks to bounce back and lead the Tiger’s O-Line.
8. Owen Pappoe – Linebacker. Owen Pappoe impressed in his freshman year. The former 5-star caused chaos for teams in 2019.
9. Nick Brahms – Center. Another great offensive lineman, Brahms started at center for the Tigers last year. His blocking skills have improved.
10. Zakoby McClain – Linebacker. Expect a much improved linebacker in Zakoby McClain who’s careers has been highlighted by a 100 yard pick six in crunch time against Alabama.
11. Tyrone Truesdell – Defesive Tackle. Tyrone Truesdell is someone you may not have heard of. His talent was shadowed by Derrick Brown in 2019. He’s a boulder in the gaps.
12. D.J. Williams – Running back. Since JaTarvious Whitlow transferred, DJ Williams will likely start at running back. He spurned the LSU defense for 130 yards last year.
13. Shedrick Jackson – Wide Receiver. Bo Jackson’s nephew Shedrick is the best blocking receiver on the team which is a valuable asset. He has recently become a bigger part of the passing game too.
14. Anders Carlson – Kicker. Anders Carlson went 5 for 5 vs Alabama. An impressive number at that. Hopefully he’ll hit his stride in 2020.
15. Derrick Hall – Buck. Auburn fans may not know Derrick Hall. But they will. He draws comparisons to Carl Lawson, a former Auburn defensive end.
16. Tank Bigsby – Running back. Auburn is very exited about this new runner they’ve picked up. Bigsby is a force to be reckoned with. He reminds me of a more powerful version of Cameron Artis-Payne.

17. T.D. Moultry – Defensive End. If Auburn wants to maintain a strong defensive line, TD Moultry may e key. The former 5-star recruit has been expected to have a break out year but has never done it. He is a good player but can he prove that?

18. Jamien Sherwood – Safety. Auburn has a record of replacing graduating safeties with young athletes that emerge into stars. Sherwood and Smoke Monday are next up. Sherwood’s size and athleticism reminds me of Clemson star safety Isaiah Simmons. He has the same kind of body.

19. Anthony Schwartz – Wide Receiver. Schwartz needs to develop into who he truly is to be able to become elite in my book. His speed is mind bowing but his all around receiving skills nee work.

20. Jaren Handy – Defensive Line. Jaren Handy was a top recruit for Auburn in 2019. He has all the attributes to be the next great Auburn defender.

21. Eli Stove – Wide Receiver. Eli Stove needs a big senior year. He’s fast, versatile, and has the athleticism to be a great receiver.

22. Mark Antony Richards – Running back. Another back? Yes. Auburn is famous for having duos or even trios of great running backs at a time. Cadillac Williams raved about Richards saying, “just wait until you see Mark Antony Richards. He reminds me of Kerryon Johnson.”

23. Zykevious Walker – Defensive End. A highly recruited freshman, Walker reminds coaches of former Auburn defensive stars. Like Marlon Davidson. And even Carl Lawson.

24. Roger McCreary – Cornerback. Maybe McCreary needs to be higher on this list. He had a great year in 2019 considering that he was ranked in the 900s in recruiting rankings in 2018.

25. Kobe Hudson – Wide Receiver. Kobe Hudson is going to make an impact in his freshman year. He was a highly recruited player in high school and was the first to commit to Auburn’s 2020 class.

Assuming the monstrous coronavirus doesn’t ruin any football, the upcoming NFL season will be very exiting as fans crave for sports after most sports have been cancelled. Which former Tigers will be on the rise and who will make an impact?

Carlton Davis & Jamel Dean – CBs – Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carlton Davis was drafted in the second round of the 2018 draft. A year later Jamel dean was drafted in the third round. The two fantastic cornerbacks out of Auburn were drafted by the same team. The Buccaneers were willing to add the two to start for Tampa Bay. Both are great players on the rise who enjoy playing together. Expect Davis to have a breakout year, Dean will do good but not as good as Davis.

Kerryon Johnson – RB – Detroit Lions. Most Auburn fans know the name. Kerryon is nearly a legend on the plains. His style of running is a unique one. He was drafted in the second round in 2018. The only thing holding him back from being a star in the pros is injuries. Twice Kerryon’s year has been ended by injuries. It’s rough but if Kerryon stays healthy this season he’ll easily be a star.

Derrick Brown – DL – N/A. Derrick Brown became arguably the best defensive lineman in AU history in 2019. His highlight reel is unbelievable. He’s destined to be a future star. But with which team? If you didn’t know, Brown hasn’t been drafted yet. But he’s expected to go in the top 10. Brown’s dominant rise could begin in his rookie season. It’s not out of the question.

Noah Igbinoghene – CB – N/A. While Igbinoghene is another player who hasn’t been drafted yet, expect him to go in the late first round or early second round. Team that are very interested include the 49ers and the Cowboys. Both teams are in heavy need of a corner. Igbinoghene was a no-name receiver for Auburn in 2017. But in 2018 he transitioned to defensive back and made a big splash. His cover skills can only get better and his kick return athleticism is fantastic.

Cam Newton – QB – Carolina Panthers (will be with new team soon). Okay so this is more of a maybe. If Cam stays in Carolina, which is very unlikely, he won’t be on the rise. If he leaves and starts in somewhere like LA or New England, he’ll probably be on the rise. Even if Newton doesn’t go to the Patriots, it’s probably still going to be a former Auburn QB that starts there. Which brings us to my last player…..

Jarrett Stidham – QB – New England Patriots. So, Tom Brady is out…… Jarrett Stidham is getting lots of rumors favoring him. Apparently, the Patriots love him. And that doesn’t surprise me. He’s really good even though he went through a slump in his Junior year at Auburn. Expect big things from the young star. He’ll impress starter or not starter.

The rebuilding Panthers who drafted Cam Newton with the first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, signed Teddy Bridgewater earlier today, a star quarterback. With that, the Panthers told Cam that if he wanted a trade he could request it. Newton later denied that he asked for any of this. He clearly wants to stay in Carolina. But with the signing of Bridgewater, Cam will likely take a step back as a backup. I believe Newton still has some football left in him but people overlook him because he was injured early last year and was not able to return. He has lost his mobility for the most part but he’s still a good QB. So, where could he end up if he leaves? Probably the Patriots. Or the Raiders. Or even, possibly, the Chargers. War Eagle! #AUNextLevel

Tom Brady is done in New England. The star went through a slump year in his last year on his contract. He announced on social media he’d not be coming back. The Patriots drafted former Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham in the 4th round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Stidham was Brady’s backup in 2019. Will he start in 2020? The chances keep rising considering that two of the Patriots’ main quarterback targets in free agency were both signed. But the Patriots still have the draft to grab a star QB. While Jarrett Stidham put up the best numbers of any rookie quarterback in the preseason, I don’t think the Patriots trust him enough to go ahead and hand him the reins. Here’s my theory, the Patriots will either sign a decent quarterback in free agency, which is going on now, or draft a decent quarterback to compete with Stidham to snatch the starting job. But guess what? If you’re an Auburn fan, here’s the dream scenario. The Carolina Panthers just signed star quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, which means Cam Newton will probably be done starting for the Panthers. Newton was given the option to request a trade. He says he didn’t ask for it and clearly doesn’t want to leave Carolina but he may be forced out and the most likely place for him to sign is New England. What if Cam Newton teams up with Jarrett Stidham to make an Auburn quarterback duo. That would be awesome! War Eagle! #AUNextLevel

Auburn has 7 seniors. They may all have a chance to return for another year because of the coronavirus and NCAA Tournament mix up. Let’s see the roster possibilities.

Lineups with all Auburn Seniors returning:

PG – J’von McCormick – #5

SG – Samir Doughty – #10

SF – Danjel Purifoy – #3

PF – Anfernee McLemore – #24

C – Austin Wiley – #50

Lineups with all seniors + Isaac Okoro

PG – J’von McCormick – #5

SG – Samir Doughty – #10

SF – Isaac Okoro – #23

PF – Anfernee McLemore – #24

C – Austin Wiley – #50

Lineups with seniors that would likely return:

PG – J’von McCormick – #5

SG – Samir Doughty #10

SF – Danjel Purifoy – #3

PF – Jaylin Williams – #2

C – Babatunde ‘Stretch’ Akingbola – #13

Lineups with no seniors and current signees

PG – Sharife Cooper – #?

SG – Jamal Johnson – #1

SF – Allen Flanigan – #22

PF – Jaylin Williams – #2

C – Babatunde ‘Stretch’ Akingbola – #13

Lineups with no seniors, current signees, and top Auburn target 5-star Jalen Green

PG – Sharife Cooper – #?

SG – Jalen Green – #?

SF – Allen Flanigan – #22

PF – Jaylin Williams – #2

C – Babatunde ‘Stretch’ Akingbola – #13

The sudden rise of the coronavirus in the United States is effecting just about everything.

First the NBA was paused. Utah Jazz star and two time defensive player of the year Rudy Gobert tested positive for the virus right before a game which was canceled before tip off. Then his team mate who’s also a star was tested positive as well. The NCAA decided the NCAA Tournament and all conference tournaments would be played with no fans the day after. Lightning struck again as fans all around were upset to hear the news that all conference tournaments were to be canceled. That news upset players and teams across the nation. It would’ve been some players last games. It also would’ve been the difference between making the NCAA tournament and not. What they didn’t know is there would be no NCAA tournament. That news was announced a few hours later. Devastation. Chances were lost. Dreams were crushed. Tears were shed. Emptiness was felt. Unborn moments were erased. Sports suddenly got a lot quieter. Seniors felt the most pain. They felt their college careers were over. All because of an invisible back stabber. Wow. The time in which it all went down was incredible. A 16 team tournament was considered. But that didn’t seem fair. And to make things worse, the 2020 baseball and softball season has been canceled and the MLB has been postponed. Spring practices have been canceled in football and every sport has been paused or postponed. So…………… now what? That seems to be the big question. Fans are encouraging an additional year granted to seniors. They idea will very likely happen but it effects recruiting. Especially for blue bloods across basketball. But how many seniors will stick around? Who even knows at this point. And you have to feel pain when thinking about players who’s college career is done. Or when teams that had this year as their year. Since no official word has been told about another year for seniors, we have to assume all seniors are finished for now. While Auburn’s basketball team was sad, they decided to celebrate their college careers with a dance of to say their final goodbyes. Auburn had 7 seniors. Well, 8 if you include freshman Isaac Okoro. So for now, thanks for all the memories J’Von, Anfernee, Danjel, Samir, Austin, Will, Thomas, and Isaac. War Eagle always!

32 points. That’s how many Tigers guard Samir Doughty had in Knoxville as the Tigers shook the Vols. Doughty made 8 3-pointers. All of them touched nothing but net. Surprisingly the Auburn eased through the away game but struggled tremendously in the Tennessee game in Auburn. This time around, freshman Allen Flanigan had a career high 9 points. Next up the SEC Tournament! Bruce Pearls squad will take on the winner of Missouri and Texas A&M. Auburn is the #2 seed in the SEC. War Eagle and see you in Nashville!