Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson took the SEC by storm in 2017 by earning many accolades including SEC Offensive Player of the Year. His combination of patience, power, and balance allowed him to lead Auburn’s rushing attack and carry the Tigers to an SEC West title.
Fans certainly will not blame Johnson for his decision to declare for the NFL Draft and forgo the rest of his eligibility at Auburn, but it did surprise some of the Auburn fans that were already looking ahead to the 2018 season. Though it is obvious that Auburn will miss Johnson’s production, let’s take a look at what he did so well last season.