Auburn Has Studs That Were Held Out At A-Day, MASSIVE For Auburn

Auburn Has Studs That Were Held Out At A-Day, MASSIVE For Auburn

From Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Zac Blackerby

April 24, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 2897

About this episode

The episode discusses Auburn's hidden stars and the impact of key players returning from injury on the upcoming season.

Auburn Tigers’ hidden stars could redefine the upcoming season after several key playmakers missed the A Day spring game. Can Sylvester Smith’s high-end talent and Stanton Ramil’s return on the offensive line transform the Tigers’ depth chart? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down potential starting lineups, analyze the fierce competition at cornerback between Rayshawn Pleasant and Gavin Jenkins, and discuss how emerging talent like Elijah Melendez and Bryce Deas could shake up linebacker rotations. The conversation spotlights the embarrassment of riches in Auburn’s secondary, ongoing battles across key positions, and the ripple effects of players returning from injury. Plus, Auburn basketball makes a splash with George Kimle III from Vanderbilt, a versatile combo guard joining the roster, bolstering Steven Pearl’s scoring options. Which additions will make the biggest impact—on the field and the court?

People in this episode

Host: Zac Blackerby

Guest: Darrell Dapprich

Topics covered

  • Auburn Tigers football
  • A-Day spring game
  • player injuries
  • lineup analysis
  • cornerback competition
  • Auburn basketball
  • new recruits

Keywords

  • Auburn Tigers
  • A-Day
  • Sylvester Smith
  • Stanton Ramil
  • cornerback competition
  • Elijah Melendez
  • Bryce Deas
  • George Kimle III
  • Vanderbilt
  • basketball

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanderbilt, Auburn, Auburn basketball

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