Here’s a breakdown of the big guys up front heading into the 2024 season.
During SEC Media Days in July, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze told reporters he felt good about the state of the Tigers’ offensive line.Considering three of Auburn’s five initial starters along the offensive front from last year’s team had run out of eligibility, Freeze’s comments may have come as a bit of a surprise.
"He’s the total package,” Auburn offensive line coach Jake Thornton said of Lew. “He’s our leader, he’s a team leader. Absolutely, just a phenomenal human being, too. He’s certainly lived up to expectations in every way and exceeded them.”, who transferred in from Tulsa ahead of the 2022 season and started at left tackle in all but one game.
At right guard, Auburn has junior Jeremiah Wright primed for a starting role in 2024 after appearing in every game as a reserve guard last fall.“First full year we’ve had with him because he didn’t practice in the spring of ‘23, so he’s a little behind going into camp last year and didn’t get as much reps as he wanted,” Thornton said of Wright. “Credit to Jeremiah. He was not where he wanted to be last year, he took initiative of that.
And heading into the offseason, the biggest focus in remedying that was getting Miller to put on weight, which Thornton says he’s done. Fortunately for the Tigers, they’ve got a bit of depth along the offensive front — and some versatile depth at that.After transferring from Tulsa ahead of the 2023 season, Muskrat appeared in every game for Auburn in 2024 and has proven throughout his career that he can play at both guard and tackle spots.
“Tyler Johnson, I can’t speak more about his growth over the last year — mentally, physically,” Thornton said. “He’s strong at the point of contact, really good body quickness. We’re going to count on him at some point. And he’s doing a really good job.”
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