Malik Autry Primed for Tigers' Breakout Season

0:00It's April 17th. Welcome in. This is Auburn Tigers football news today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Auburn Tigers sophomore defensive tackle, Malik Autry, is turning heads early. This 6'5", 340 lb. beast from nearby Opalika, came in as a 5-star recruit. Last year as a true freshman, he saw action in nine games and racked up eight tackles while the line stayed deep. He's already dropped nearly 25 lbs since arriving and spring practice hasn't feeling sharp. Autry's focused on reshaping his body, mastering the defense and stepping up with a fresh group of teammates around him. Meanwhile, the defensive line faces stiff competition with 39 transfers joining under new head coach Alex Golesch, like Cody Siggler from, Arkansas State and Walter Mathis Jr. from LSU. But Autry holds an edge with his familiarity in DJ Durkin's system and the same position coach, Von Trail King Williams. That continuity is boosting his confidence big time. Coach King Williams has been

1:04pushing him hard, knowing his potential, and it feels like a true year 2 for Autry as summer builds toward fall camp. With his NFL size frame and these changes, Autry's primed to make real noise for the Tigers this season, helping build momentum on the planes.