Episode 504: The 2025 Breakout Draft

Justin and Dan make one final tuneup before the start of preseason practices for Auburn football by going back and forth with their picks of who they think will break out for the Tigers this fall. Topics on this podcast include:

* Champ Anthony and his return from injury

* Amaris Williams and his much-needed reset after a tough freshman season

* Keyron Crawford and the race to replace Jalen McLeod

* Perry Thompson and the potential for a sophomore surge

* Damari Alston and his chances of becoming the feature back

* Rayshawn Pleasant and his multi-positional ability as a transfer

* Xavier Chaplin, Mason Murphy and the all-important offensive line reload

* Jourdin Crawford and the fast-moving hype train

* Alex McPherson and his return from a serious illness

* Bryce Cain and the dart throw

* the weirdness of the Auburn-Baylor point spread in late July

* the free stuff you get from brands on your birthday

* an ObservFour on breakout performances in film and TV

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