JaDarian Rhym, Defensive Back
JaDarian Rhym is an interesting name to keep an eye on. 247Sports ranked Rhym as a 4-star DB. The reason you should keep an eye on Rhym is because of the departures that the Tigers had in the secondary. Safety Smoke Monday and cornerback Roger McCreary both declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. Although Rhym hasn’t practiced for the Tigers, he is still very intriguing.
In 2020, he received All-Region first-team selections at DB in Class 6a in the state of Georgia. With that being said, he too has played against some of the best talents in the state. The cornerback position will be one to keep an eye on as the spring approaches.
Robert Woodyard, Linebacker
Robert Woodyard was once an Alabama commit. The product of Mobile ranks as the 13th best Linebacker in the country, according to 247Sports. With the loss of Zakoby McClain to the NFL draft, the Tigers will look for answers at the linebacker position. He could definitely be a player to keep an eye on in the Spring. Although Pappoe is returning for his senior year, the Tigers still have to find someone to line up next to him.
Austin Ausberry, Defensive Back
Austin Ausberry hauls from the Bayou. He was ranked as the No. 22nd cornerback in the country. Like Rhym, he also has a chance to compete for a spot in the Spring. The two will likely battle for a spot alongside Nehemiah Pritchett and Jaylin Simpson. It will be interesting to see how everything looks by the Fall. All five of these players could have lasting impacts on the Tigers’ success in 2022.