Much like Auburn’s offense, the defensive side of the ball has taken some major hits with the transfer portal and entries into the NFL Draft.
Big Kat Bryant and Daquan Newkirk have now found new homes in the SEC at Tennessee and Florida, respectively, while Jamien Sherwood has decided to forego his senior season.
The good news is that the linebacker corps might be as deep and talented as ever especially with the return of Chandler Wooten who opted out of last season.
Derek Mason has his work cut out of him though as he tries to find the best 11 to put on the field for the Tigers in 2021. Here is a way-too-early projected depth chart for Auburn’s defense.