Auburn announces depth chart ahead of matchup with Texas A&M
For the second week in a row, Auburn has made some changes to its official depth chart. The Tigers unveiled their depth chart for their Week 4 showdown with Texas A&M on Monday and there is a change on offense and on special teams.
With primary punt returner Keionte Scott expected to miss “considerable time,” Jaylin Simpson has been named the new starter. Simpson has returned one punt in his time at Auburn, back in 2021 he had a return of -1 yards.
The other change to the depth chart was the addition of freshman running back Jeremiah Cobb. He has looked impressive in the first three weeks of the season and has earned more playing time in a crowded backfield.
Here is a look at the full depth chart ahead of their game against Texas A&M Saturday in College Station.
Quarterback
Starter: Payton Thorne
Backups: Robby Ashford OR Holden Geriner
Running Back
Starter: Jarquez Hunter
Backups: Damari Alston, Brian Battie, Jeremiah Cobb
Tight End
Starter: Rivaldo Fairweather OR Luke Deal
Backups: Tyler Fromm OR Brandon Frazier, Micah Riley
Wide Receiver
Starter: Jyaire Shorter OR Omari Kelly
Backups: Koy Moore
Wide Receiver
Starter: Jay Fair OR Ja’Varrius Johnson
Backups: Caleb Burton III
Wide Receiver
Starter: Shane Hooks
Backups: Camden Brown OR Nick Mardner
Left Tackle
Starter: Dillon Wade
Backup: Jaden Muskrat
Left Guard
Starter: Jeremiah Wright
Backup: Tate Johnson
Center
Starter: Avery Jones
Backup: Connor Lew
Right Guard
Starter: Kam Stutts
Backup: Jalil Irvin
Right Tackle
Starter: Gunner Britton
Backup: Izavion Miller
Defensive End
Starter: Mosiah Nasili-Kite
Backups: Keldric Faulk OR Zykevious Walker
Nose Tackle
Starter: Jayson Jones
Backup: Justin Rogers
Defensive Tackle
Starter: Marcus Harris
Backup: Lawrence Johnson
Jack
Starter: Jalen McLeod
Backups: Elijah McAllister, Stephen Sings V
Middle Linebacker
Starter: Larry Nixon III
Backup: Wesley Steiner
Weakside Linebacker
Starter: Eugene Asante
Backup: Cam Riley
Fieldside Cornerback
Starter: D.J. James
Backups: Kayin Lee OR Colton Hood
Star
Starter: Keionte Scott
Backup: Donovan Kaufman
Field Safety
Starter: Jaylin Simpson
Backup: Griffin Speaks
Weak Safety
Starter: Zion Puckett
Backups: Marquise Gilbert, Terrance Love
Boundary Cornerback
Starter: Nehemiah Pritchett
Backups: Champ Anthony OR J.D. Rhym
Punt Returner
Starter: Jaylin Simpson
Backups: Keionte Scott
Kick Returner
Starters: Brian Battie, Jarquez Hunter
Special Teams
Punter: Oscar Chapman
Place Kicker: Alex McPherson
Holder: Oscar Chapman
Long Snapper: Reed Hughes
