Tag: Chandler Wooten

Auburn linebacker decides to opt out of 2020 season

The senior linebacker is expecting his first child.

The Auburn linebacker corps just got a big hit, and not in the good way.

Chandler Wooten, a senior linebacker, has decided to opt out of the 2020 college football season.

“Right around the time this pandemic began, I found out I would be welcoming a beautiful baby boy into the world this November,” Wooten tweeted. “As exciting as it is, it comes with a great deal of responsibility. As a soon-to-be father, my number one responsibility is the safety and well-being of my family. Unfortunately, playing this season was ultimately not a risk I was willing to take. I have ultimately decided to opt out of this season and redshirt.”

He has decided to take a redshirt season and return for the 2021 season.

In his junior season, Wooten recorded 27 total tackles with 4.5 tackles for a loss, one quarterback hurry and an interception.

Gus Malzahn responded to the news with a tweet of his own, supporting Wooten’s decision.

Auburn LB named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list

One of Auburn’s seniors is being recognized for his work off the field. 

One of Auburn’s seniors is being recognized for his work off the field.

Chandler Wooten was named to the 2020 Wuerffel Trophy watchlist on Thursday. The award honors team leaders in college football, referred to by the organization as “College Football’s Premier Award for Community Service.”

Wooten, who graduated in 2019, has been outspoken about racial and social inequality in recent months.

Auburn has had two semifinalist in former players Derrick Brown and Daniel Carlson but has never had a winner.

Wooten enters his senior season with 43 tackles through three seasons as a rotational linebacker. He is coming off of his best season yet, when he played in all 13 games, recorded 27 tackles, 4.5 tackles-for-loss, an interception and a fumble recovery.