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 Auburn native [autotag]Powell Gordon[/autotag]. The linebacker entered the portal in April but returned to the Tigers after [autotag]DeMario Tolan[/autotag] left the program in July.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Auburn, Alabama
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
Class in 2023: Redshirt Freshman
247Sports Composite Ranking
Three-Star / No. 29 in Alabama / No. 65 LB
Depth Chart Overview
Gordon did not see the field in his first season on the Plains and entered the portal after spring practice. Getting him back to fortify the depth at linebacker was well done after the departure of Tolan but he likely needs more time to develop before contributing.
He was primarily a pass-rusher at Auburn High School and is still learning the linebacker position and with Auburn adding several experienced transfers his role could once again be limited in 2022. One path to playing time could be on special teams while the coaching staff continues to help him develop for 2023 and beyond.
Powell Gordon’s Photo Gallery