Going into the 2023 football season, Auburn Wire will be looking at each scholarship player listed on the Tigers’ roster.
Over the preseason, each profile will cover where the player is from, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] in his first season on the Plains.
Up next is running back [autotag]Damari Alston[/autotag]. The sophomore has impressed in his short time on the Plains and is pushing for a bigger role.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Height: 5-10
Weight: 209
Class in 2023: Sophomore
247Sports Composite Ranking
Four-Star / No. 30 in Georgia / No. 28 RB
Career Stats
| Year | G | Carries | Yards | YPC | TDs | Receptions | Yards |
| 2022 | 12 | 14 | 85 | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
PFF Grades
| Year | Offense | Runs | Passing | Run Blocking | Special Teams |
| 2022 | 65.8 | 70.3 | 42.8 | 57.8 | 57.6 |
Depth Chart Overview
Alston appeared in 12 games as a freshman and while he had just 14 carries, that experience was important and set the tone for an impressive spring. He looks like he will be a key part of the offense moving forward but that may have to wait as he is behind [autotag]Jarquez Hunter[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Battie[/autotag].
While he will push Battie for the role of RB2, the duo will likely split the carries behind Hunter, Auburn’s clear top running back. Alston is a prime breakout candidate and should thrive in his role, even if it’s limited behind the proven duo of Hunter and Battie.