Auburn Pursues Elite Specialist to Fix Kicking Woes
Auburn has struggled at kicker after Alex McPherson’s lengthy health absence. Enter Brandin Gallaway, a 6’4″, 190-lb five-star punter and kicker in the 2027 class. Rated the top punter and third-best kicker by Kohl’s Kicking, Gallaway has visited the Plains twice, praised the facilities and coaching staff, and plans another official trip. His booming punts and 60+-yard field-goal potential make him a coveted recruit, with Auburn now among the frontrunners to land one of the nation’s best specialists.
Finally, Auburn’s special teams will be saved by a magical leg instead of prayer circles in the end zone. Who knew you actually needed a kicker who could boot the ball further than the band’s halftime show? Forget recruiting offensive linemen—scoreboard embarrassment is now a fashion statement. Welcome, Gallaway, to the spot where field goals go to find out what cold feels like.
Tigers Still Top 5 in NFL’s No.1 Pick Factory
Auburn ranks fifth in NFL history for producing first-overall draft picks, tied with Stanford. The Tigers boast four No.1 selections: Tucker Frederickson (1965), Bo Jackson (1986), Aundray Bruce (1988), and Cam Newton (2011). Auburn’s first-round legacy extends beyond QB glory, spanning RB, LB, and QB roles. Even after recent struggles, the program remains a pipeline for elite NFL talent, most recently sending Keldric Faulk to the Titans at pick 31 in 2026.
Who knew a lineup of statues and occasional bowl losses could coexist? Auburn’s track record of top picks is like bragging about your great-grandparents while hiding the midlife crisis photos. But hey, if you can’t win at football, at least send big names to the pros and let nostalgia do the rest. Keep those draft parties coming—real wins are overrated.
Edge Rush Mayhem: Who Steps Up After Crawford’s Exit?
Auburn edge rusher Keyron Crawford was selected 67th overall by the Raiders, leaving a void alongside fellow first-rounder Keldric Faulk. Crawford posted 36 tackles and an interception in his final season at Auburn after transferring from Arkansas State. To fill the gap, coach Alex Golesh will rely on returning talents like Jared Smith and JJ Faulk, plus transfer portal additions such as Ole Miss’s Da’Shawn Womack. A mix of youth and experience aims to stabilize the rush defense in 2026.
So, two stars walk out, and Auburn thinks, “No problem—let’s throw a college buffet and hope someone shows up.” Because nothing screams defensive dominance like a game of musical chairs in the lineup. Just swap in a freshman and a transfer, and voila, edge rush nirvana. If that fails, maybe ask the band to tackle a QB—at least they’ve got the uniforms.
Plugging the Gaps: Auburn’s Plan After Lew Lands in Cincy
Offensive lineman Connor Lew was picked 128th overall by the Bengals, joining Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford as Auburn draftees this year. A four-star from Kennesaw, Ga., Lew started two seasons at Auburn before declaring for the draft. To replace him, Alex Golesh has recruited transfers Cole Best and Cole Skinner from USF, scouted Stanton Ramil, Deryc Plazz, and Jacob Strand, and signed three-star Mykall Lundy-Foster for 2026. The Tigers aim to retool their line through transfers and incoming talent.
Ironically, Auburn replaces a sturdy lineman by shopping a yard sale of other teams’ leftovers. It’s like swapping out your Michelin-star chef for a bag of instant ramen—hope you like surprises. But fret not: with enough online portal browsing, any team can field an offensive line that occasionally remembers which direction to block.
Future Backfield Blaze: Auburn Lands 4-Star RB Sensation
Myson Johnson-Cook, a 6’2″, 235-lb running back from East St. Louis, Ill., has committed to Auburn. Ranked the nation’s No.4 RB in the 2027 class, the four-star chose the Tigers over Miami and LSU. He joins two other commits—DE Donivan Moore and TE George Lamons Jr.—in a class currently ranked 64th. Johnson-Cook steps into a deep RB room with veterans like Jeremiah Cobb and Bryson Washington expected to lead before he arrives, offering youth and depth for new coach Alex Golesh.
Of course, Auburn’s commit haul is so exclusive that only three players make the cut—like a private club that can’t fill its own guest list. But hey, fewer mouths to feed, right? Johnson-Cook arrives to a backfield that’s so crowded he might have to snooze on the bench. Perfect practice for SEC life—dream big, carry a clipboard, and smile for the benchwarmer photos.
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