These Auburn Players Could Explode in 2026 | Auburn Football Podcast

Spring football is here and Auburn fans finally get a chance to see how this roster looks heading into the 2026 season. In this episode of Auburn Express the focus is on the Auburn players to watch this spring and which names could make the biggest impact once the season begins. Auburn has a new offensive direction under Alex Golesh and that means the spotlight immediately turns to players who could thrive in a run heavy attack. One name that jumps out immediately is Jeremiah Cobb. Cobb was already close to a thousand yard season and now enters a system that wants to run the football aggressively. With quarterback Byrum Brown also providing a running threat, Cobb could be in position to produce massive numbers. Another player generating excitement is wide receiver Chas Nimrod. Coaches have already spoken highly about his athleticism and ability to create explosive plays. Auburn has not produced a thousand yard receiver since 1999 which makes this season particularly interesting if Nimrod becomes the breakout target many believe he can be. On the defensive side, the transfer addition of Deshaun Womack gives Auburn a potential difference maker on the edge. Womack arrives with SEC experience after time at LSU and Ole Miss and could become a disruptive pass rusher in DJ Durkin’s defense. Tight end Jake Johnson is another name that stands out as Auburn rebuilds a position group that struggled last season. Johnson brings experience and size and could become a reliable target for Byrum Brown. Finally there is Xavier Atkins, an All American linebacker who exploded last season with nine sacks and seventeen tackles for loss. His leadership and production make him one of the most important defensive players on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices