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Auburn names Tank Bigsby, Zykeivous Walker as Iron Men of the Week

These two impressed over the past week.

Two Auburn juniors were named the Iron Men of Week 5. Running back Tank Bigsby and defensive lineman Zykeivous Walker won the honor for their work in the past week.

This is a weekly award given to one offensive and defensive player to recognize their hard work in the offseason.

Bigsby is one of the most important players on the team and is one of the top running backs in the country. He rushed for 1,099 yards and 10 touchdowns on 223 carries. He will be looking to have an even better junior season as he should be the centerpiece of the offense.

Walker is looking to become an impact player along the defensive line this season. In two seasons he has made 20 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, and one sack. With the departures along the defensive line, he will have a chance to be an important player along the defensive line. An impressive offseason may be just the key to him unlocking his potential.

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Auburn names Jarquez Hunter, Marcus Harris Iron Men of the Week

Your Iron Men of the week 3 have been announced.

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Despite the uncertainty surrounding the football program, running back Jarquez Hunter and defensive lineman Marcus Harris made sure they were doing everything they could to improve themselves this past week.

The duo were named the Iron Men of Week 3, a weekly award given to one offensive and defensive player to recognize their hard work in the offseason.

Hunter had a strong true freshman season for Auburn. He rushed for 593 yards and three touchdowns on 89 carries. He also caught 12 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown.

Harris, a transfer from Kansas, recorded 27 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, four quarterback hurries and recovered one fumble in his first season on the Plains.

Both of Hunter and Harris are expected to have bigger roles in the 2022 season. Hunter gives Auburn a solid second running back behind Tank Bigsby, a position where you need multiple contributors.

Harris will have a great shot to be a starter at defensive tackle and help anchor a talented but thin group along the defensive line.