LT: Prince Tega, Bailey Sharp
LG: Marquel Harrell, Tashawn Manning
C: Kaleb Kim, Nick Brahms
RG: Mike Horton, Brodariuos Hamm
RT: Jack Driscoll, Austin Troxell, Calvin Ashley
Pros:
Tega will be much improved in Year 2. Driscoll is an upgrade over Darius James. Horton and Harrell have significant experience. Grimes is an upgrade over Hand from a "coaching 'em up" perspective. Depth seems like a strong asset.
Cons:
Center is still a question mark. That is a very big concern. Losses of Smith and Golson are significant.
June Thoughts:
The ceiling for this group seems like it would not be as high, because of the loss of Golson and Smith. But when you consider how much Tega and James were liabilities last season, I think the floor for this 2018 group is significantly higher than the 2017 group. Horton and Harrell are not anywhere the type of player you get with Braden Smith, but both are solid and have good experience. I think pass pro will be the question mark, but I feel like that will be improved. I highlighted some OL numbers in a post earlier this month.
https://auburn.forums.rivals.com/th...-little-sunshine-pumping.849793/#post-5550553
What happens at center AND what kind of production we get from that position will be a huge factor for this season. That is my biggest concern. Kim seems like he lacks the physical tools to win at his position. Brahms is only a freshman. Can he really takeover one of the most important positions on the field?
LG: Marquel Harrell, Tashawn Manning
C: Kaleb Kim, Nick Brahms
RG: Mike Horton, Brodariuos Hamm
RT: Jack Driscoll, Austin Troxell, Calvin Ashley
Pros:
Tega will be much improved in Year 2. Driscoll is an upgrade over Darius James. Horton and Harrell have significant experience. Grimes is an upgrade over Hand from a "coaching 'em up" perspective. Depth seems like a strong asset.
Cons:
Center is still a question mark. That is a very big concern. Losses of Smith and Golson are significant.
June Thoughts:
The ceiling for this group seems like it would not be as high, because of the loss of Golson and Smith. But when you consider how much Tega and James were liabilities last season, I think the floor for this 2018 group is significantly higher than the 2017 group. Horton and Harrell are not anywhere the type of player you get with Braden Smith, but both are solid and have good experience. I think pass pro will be the question mark, but I feel like that will be improved. I highlighted some OL numbers in a post earlier this month.
https://auburn.forums.rivals.com/th...-little-sunshine-pumping.849793/#post-5550553
What happens at center AND what kind of production we get from that position will be a huge factor for this season. That is my biggest concern. Kim seems like he lacks the physical tools to win at his position. Brahms is only a freshman. Can he really takeover one of the most important positions on the field?
