Auburn, Alex Golesh has CLEAR Winniner Of The Offseason
From Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Zac Blackerby
April 28, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 2902
About this episode
The episode discusses the rise of Gavin Jenkins in Auburn's cornerback competition and the implications for the team's defense.
Auburn Tigers witnessing a meteoric rise—can Gavin Jenkins seize the starting cornerback role and transform the secondary? Zac Blackerby and Kyle Rush break down Jenkins’ surprising ascent from the least-heralded South Florida transfer to first-team reps, sparking debates about his competition with Andre Jordan Jr., Rayshawn Pleasant, and Blake Woodby for critical defensive back slots. The conversation spotlights recruiting strategy, depth-chart battles, NIL investments in players like Shamar Arnaud, and the pressing challenges of roster retention under new college football transfer rules. Key insights include Auburn’s evolving cornerback pecking order, the developmental trajectories of young talents Kamari Todd and Devin Williams, and how these crucial decisions could impact both immediate on-field success and the Tigers’ defensive future. Will Jenkins solidify his place and elevate Auburn’s secondary, or could another unexpected name disrupt the lineup?
People in this episode
Host: Zac Blackerby
Guest: Kyle Rush
Topics covered
- Auburn Tigers football
- cornerback competition
- NIL investments
- roster retention
- defensive strategy
- player development
Keywords
- Auburn Tigers
- Gavin Jenkins
- cornerback
- NIL
- roster retention
- defensive back
- college football
- transfer rules
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Auburn Tigers, South Florida
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