Auburn Loaded At Running Back And Nobody Is Talking About It? | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn football fans need to slow down and really take a look at what is happening inside the running back room because this group is deeper and more dangerous than it is getting credit for. With Jeremiah Cobb returning for his senior season, Auburn brings back one of the most complete and proven backs in the SEC. Nearly a thousand yards last season and a skill set that has evolved from space player to true between the tackles runner makes Cobb the standard bearer in this room. But this conversation does not stop with Jeremiah Cobb. Auburn added serious competition through the transfer portal with Bryson Washington arriving from Baylor and Ka’Morreun Davenport coming in from South Florida. Washington brings power and familiarity with SEC level physicality while Davenport quietly put together a productive season as the top back at USF. This is not depth for depth sake. These are legitimate RB one caliber players sharing the same room. New head coach Alex Golesh made it clear from day one that Auburn is going to run the football and this roster construction backs that statement up. Auburn has stacked the room with multiple options to ensure durability, consistency, and flexibility throughout the season. That matters early when Auburn opens with Baylor at a neutral site followed by two SEC games in the first month. The quarterback run element with Byrum Brown adds another layer, but this staff understands that in the SEC you cannot rely on your quarterback carrying the ball 15 times a game and staying healthy. The run game must be the foundation, not the bailout. This episode breaks down how the reps could be divided, why Jeremiah Cobb remains the favorite, and how Auburn can finally stay ahead of the chains by committing to physical football again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices