Newly hired wide receivers coach Ike Hilliard is going to have quite the job ahead of him. With Shedrick Jackson the only productive receiver returning for the Auburn Tigers, Hilliard is tasked with figuring out the rotation.
Jackson finished the 2021 season with 40 receptions for 527 yards and one touchdown. This will be his fifth year in the program. Jackson played in just a handful of games before last season.
No other receiver had more than 60 yards receiving last year. This is not the ideal situation for Auburn, which also has a question at who is starting under center as well. For any of the quarterback options to be successful, they will need options at receiver.
Following spring football camp that concludes on April 9 with “A-Day,” the staff might need to explore the transfer portal for better options. If head coach Bryan Harsin, offensive coordinator Eric Kiesau and Hilliard decide they need the help, these options should be on the table.