Jared Smith's Breakout Season: Auburn's Edge Rusher's Journey

0:00On March 30th, Auburn Tigers' defensive end Jared Smith packed on serious muscle this off-season, positioning himself for a huge sophomore breakout. With edge rushers, Keldrick Falk and Keyron Crawford both declared for the NFL draft, Smith steps up big time on their revamp line. Meanwhile, the Tigers lost some portal talent too, as Amaris Williams headed to Georgia and Jemonto Waller committed to Arkansas, shaking up the depth. Chart even more. Smith are buzzing about Smith, with Blitz sports media's K-Thomas doving him one of college football's most athletic freaks in a top 10. Breakout star in the SEC this fall. Thomas even sees him as an early round NFL pick down the line, eligible after the 2028 draft. Smith's choice to stick around was a massive win for new coach Alex Galech in defensive boss DJ Durkin. Galech stress recruiting guys who truly want to be in Auburn, especially after last used defense ranked 10th nationally in run-stopping third in.

1:01The SEC, allowing just 99.3 rushing yards per game. Now Smith, with his elite edge setting skills, inherits the leadership void and builds on what already clicked. Ready to anchor the Tigers through the changes ahead. Stay locked in with Auburn Tigers' football news today, AI-powered updates.