Jared Smith's Edge: Auburn's Defense on the Rise

0:00It's April 8th, from game day to every day. This is Auburn Tigers football news today, powered by AI. Auburn Edd rusher Jared Smith is turning heads, heading into a sophomore year after a solid true freshman campaign. Last season, the 6 foot 6, 260 pound beast racked up five tackles, four of them behind the line of scrimmage including two sacks. Now he's aiming to multiply that effort by 10, focusing on consistency and relentless play every snap. Here this spring, Smith soaked up lessons from bets like Keldrick Falk and Keyron Crawford, studying their pro habits and body language. Coach Alex Golesch says the whole edge group has leveled up daily, with Smith gaining confidence in versatile roles across the defense. Smith stuck around after freshman year thanks to defensive coordinator DJ Durkins return, passing up transfer options despite his top five recruit, status. New position coach Coleman Hutzler brings tough love, exactly what the edges need to chase that SEC crown.

1:01Meanwhile, senior D'Shan Womack leads with his gritty work ethic from stints at LSU and Ole Miss, while true freshman Jocquez Wilkes already looks. Special, Hutzler loves the depth, creating match of nightmares up front. Alumni like Cam Newton and to Kale Spike's drop by practice, firing up Smith and the crew to make every moment count on the planes. Auburn's defense is stacking talent, primed for a breakout run.