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 returning starting quarterback [autotag]Robby Ashford[/autotag]. Ashford flashed his potential last season but struggled at times and is now battling Michigan State transfer [autotag]Peyton Thorne[/autotag] for the starting job.
Preseason Player Profile
Hometown: Hoover, Alabama
Height: 6-3
Weight: 218
Previous School: Oregon (2020-21)
Class in 2023: Sophomore
247Sports Composite Ranking
Four-Star / No. 12 in AL / No. 12 QB
Career Stats
| Year | G | Completion Percentage | Yards | TDs | INTs | Rushing Yards | TDs |
| 2022 | 12 | 49% (123-250) | 1,613 | 7 | 7 | 710 | 7 |
PFF Grades
| Year | Offense | Passing | Running | Pass Block | Run Block |
| 2022 | 58.6 | 50.1 | 67.4 | 62.2 | 60.6 |
Depth Chart Overview
Ashford went through spring as Auburn’s No. 1 quarterback but [autotag]Hugh Freeze[/autotag] and Co. then went out and added a veteran transfer in Thorne and he is certainly the favorite to win the job.
Even if Ashford is unable to win the job, he could still have a role due to his rushing ability. He averaged 4.6 yards per carry last season and defenses would have to honor his ability to throw the ball.
He is still just a sophomore and if he can improve his accuracy and decision making then he has a chance to be an important part of Auburn’s quarterback room moving forward.