Auburn Football: Team Awards after First Third of Season

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Sep 10, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kerryon Johnson (21) hurdles players as receiver Tony Stephens (8) blocks Arkansas State Red Wolves cornerback Nehemiah Wagner (2) during the first quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive MVP – Kerryon Johnson

I don’t think many will be shocked to see that Kerryon Johnson is the Offensive MVP of this team through four weeks.

After the top three running backs departed in the offseason, you knew the offense was going to be run through Kerryon Johnson.

He has been even better than I expected rushing for 371 yards on 78 carries for an average of 4.8 yards per carry.

He’s also scored 4 rushing touchdowns, which means he has account for four of Auburn’s nine total offensive touchdowns through one third of the season.

He’s averaging 92.8 yards per game with just one 100-yard game.

As a receiver Kerryon Johnson has caught 8 passes for 70 yards with a long of 36 yards.

He also had the highlight of the year with this touchdown run against Arkansas State.

He’s clearly the most explosive player on this Auburn offense, and he’s been the most fun to watch.

Now that Kamryn Pettway has emerged as a solid number two running back, I think it allows Johnson to get some rest and be more effective. It also allows him to become more involved in the passing game, where I think he is lethal.

It’s been a great first third of the season for Kerryon Johnson, and I can’t wait to see what he does the rest of the way. A couple of big games in wins for Auburn, and Johnson could start getting some Heisman recognition.

Honorable Mention:

Kamryn Pettway: 336 rushing yards on 52 carries, 6.5 yards per carry, 1 touchdown

Tony Stevens: 17 catches, 235 yards, 2 touchdowns

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