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Photos from Tiger Walk ahead of Auburn vs. San Jose State

Here are the top photos from Auburn’s pregame festivities ahead of tonights game against San Jose State.

It is nearly time for Auburn football. The Tigers and the San Jose State Spartans are set to start their Week 2 showdown shortly.

Auburn is looking to improve to 2-0 after handling Mercer 42-16 last week. The Spartans beat Portland State 21-17 and are looking to pull off the massive upset.

While all eyes will be turned to the Auburn quarterback rotation to see how the snaps will be split between [autotag]T.J. Finley[/autotag] and [autotag]Robby Ashford[/autotag] there has been a change in the starting lineup.

[autotag]Koy Moore[/autotag], who transferred in from LSU, will start ahead of [autotag]Malcolm Johnson Jr.[/autotag] at wide receiver. While no announcement has been made, the move appears to be injury related as Johnson is not warming up with the rest of the receivers, according to Nathan King of Auburn Undercover.

Moore had one carry for eight yards last week and is looking to make his first catch as a Tiger in tonight’s game.

The game is set to start at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be on ESPNU.

Spring Football Preview: Projecting an unproven receiver group

One group that has more questions than answers right now.

No unit on the offensive side of the ball has been hit harder this offseason than the wide receiver room for Auburn.

The Tigers knew they were losing Demetris Robertson after his senior season, but Kobe Hudson, Caylin Newton, Elijah Canion and Ja’Varrius Johnson all entered the transfer portal.

These departures mean Auburn must replace 105 receptions, 1,420 yards and 10 touchdowns from last years group, which struggles were well documented.

It will be up to wide receivers coach Eric Kiesau to help develop the receivers on the roster into solid targets for whoever wins the quarterback job. Here is a look at the wide receivers on the roster who will look to take advantage of the open opportunities.

Ja’Varrius Johnson reportedly enters transfer portal

Ja’Varrius Johnson is leaving town. Third WR to leave Auburn this offseason

Auburn may be losing another wide receiver.

According to On3.com’s Matt Zenitz, Auburn receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson has entered the transfer portal. The move would make him the third Auburn wide receiver to enter the portal this offseason, following Kobe Hudson and Elijah Canion, who transferred to UCF and Purdue, respectively.

Johnson appeared in 12 games for Auburn last season, catching 19 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns. His departure leaves Auburn with eight scholarship receivers on the roster in Shedrick Jackson, Malcolm Johnson Jr., Ze’Vian Capers, J.J. Evans, Tar’Varish Dawson, Omari Kelly, Camden Brown and Jay Fair.

Of them, only Jackson (40), Johnson (six) and Capers (six) have caught a pass in college.

Is Kobe Hudson sliding down the depth chart?

Is there a breakout star in the making at Auburn’s fall camp?

Kobe Hudson appears to be sliding down the depth chart as Auburn football’s fall camp moves forward.

Justin Hokanson of Auburn Live joined the Locked On Auburn podcast and shared some information about the wide receivers. One of his points was that Hudson is not with the starting offense because of Malcolm Johnson Jr.’s solid play.

“Malcolm Johnson Jr, who has not been talked about until (Monday) coincidedentily,” Hokanson said. “Malcolm Johnson Jr. is a freshman 4-star who is very raw. He is getting first-team reps ahead of Kobe Hudson a lot.

“The receiver position is wide open but people just go ‘(Ze’Vian) Capers, (Elijah) Canion, Hudson’ and then maybe Demetris (Robertson) but Malcolm Johnson Jr. is completely in the mix.”

Auburn may be seeing a star in the making with Johnson Jr.’s speed in the mix in this offensive attack.

Hudson dropped a pass in front of the media last week and was also labeled as inconsistent during spring practices. He dropped a catchable in the A-Day game as well.

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2021 Auburn football player profile, overview: No. 16 Malcolm Johnson Jr.

Auburn sophomore wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. expects to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball for the Tigers in 2021.

Name: Malcolm Johnson Jr.

Number: 16

Position: Wide receiver

Class: Sophomore

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 195 lbs

Hometown: Bryans Road, MD

High School: St Stephen’s and St. Agnes

2020 Statistics: 1 tackle

Twitter: @thejjett

Overview:

Johnson saw some time on special teams last season but expects to play a bigger role on offense at receiver heading into 2021. Likely a backup to Kobe Hudson, Johnson will have the chance to prove himself as a go-to target for the Tigers.

Auburn lands 2020 4-star WR over ‘Bama, LSU

The Tigers just landed a big commitment.

That’s going to be a big boom from Gus Malzahn.

On Friday, Auburn received the commitment from 4-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. over Alabama, LSU and others. The receiver will reclassify and be part of the 2020 class.

From 247Sports:

Strong frame with good size. Elite speed. Ran 55 meters in 6.26 seconds. Tough to jam at line because of physical strength and speed intimidation. Shows good hand technique and is difficult to re-route. Nearly impossible to catch in open field. Has some elusiveness. Good ball skills. Effective on short routes and deep. Shows ability to high-point ball in traffic. Accelerates well. Gets out of breaks with purpose. Physically ready for college. Needs to work on flexibility getting into route. Becoming more elusive in tight spaces would significantly enhance game. Multi-year starter at high level program. Day 3 NFL draft potential.

Four-star speedy wide receiver lists Texas in top schools

Oklahoma was shockingly absent from four-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr.’s top remaining schools, Texas and seven others remain.

There are now just eight schools left in the hunt to land four-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. Continue reading “Four-star speedy wide receiver lists Texas in top schools”

Texas Offers 2021 Four-Star Wide Receiver from Maryland

The Texas Longhorns have made an offer to 2021 four-star wide receiver from Maryland. This marks Malcolm Johnson Jr’s 21st offer.

RATING

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 131 19 5
Rivals 4 213 38 6
ESPN 4 280 56 8
247 Composite 4 201 36 6

Vitals

Hometown Alexandria (VA)
Projected Position Wide Receiver
Height 6-1
Weight 185

Recruitment

  • Offered on March 2, 2020
  • No visit yet

Offers

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Auburn
  • Baylor
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Louisville
  • LSU
  • Maryland
  • Michigan
  • NC State
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Penn State
  • Pittsburgh
  • South Carolina
  • Syracuse
  • Temple
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • Virginia Tech
  • West Virginia

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