Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has brought in another quality crop of recruits to the Plains, a group ranked among the nation’s top 10. For some of them, their time on the field should begin this fall.
Here’s a look at seven freshman who can be expected to make an impact for Auburn this season.
OT Calvin Ashley
Particulars: 6 feet 6, 350 pounds, true freshman
Recruiting background: 5-star prospect in 2017 signing class, from Washington (D.C.) St. John’s College High
The skinny: Though Auburn looks set along the offensive front, fans are trying to figure out if the coaching staff can work Ashley into the starting lineup.