Bleacher Report · Sep 19, 2017
Former 5-Star Recruit Byron Cowart Reportedly Granted Release from Auburn
Byron Cowart is reportedly no longer a member of the Auburn Tigers.
On Tuesday, Brandon Marcello of 247Sports reported the defensive lineman was granted his release from the program. Cowart was a 5-star recruit and the No. 3 overall player in the 2015 recruiting class, per 247Sports.
However, Marcello said he "has not lived up to the hype" since arriving on campus as such a highly regarded player.
This comes after Cowart moved from defensive end to defensive tackle and added weight in an effort to "crack the rotation as a junior," per Marcello.