SEC predictions: Which Auburn players deserve preseason All-SEC recognition
By Rob Maxwell
DL Nick Coe
Nick Coe might be next to land on Feldman’s list. He’s 6-5, 282 pounds and plays end. He racked up 29 tackles last season as a freshman and was the A-Day MVP. He’ll get some All-SEC votes from the Auburn media contingent, but not enough for preseason honors this year. Just wait.
DL T.D. Moultry
T.D. Moultry plays Buck for Auburn and after he came on late last season, he should get plenty of opportunities in Kevin Steele’s defense. Again, his numbers don’t justify him getting preseason All-SEC mentions, but he’s definitely one to watch out for at season’s end.
RB JaTarvious Whitlow
There’s no way a running back without a carry is going to get All-SEC votes, right? But there are people who believe Whitlow will be the back to keep Auburn’s run of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons by a running back going in 2018.
OT Prince Tega Wanogho
Auburn’s left tackle is full with potential. He took his lumps last season but regrouped nicely. He’s a fantastic athlete for an offensive lineman. He will get All-SEC votes and could sneak onto the third-team Thursday.
LB Darrell Williams
Underrated, Darrell Williams is consistent and makes plays. He’s a key piece to the resurgence of the position at Auburn the last few seasons.
WR Nate Craig-Myers
Ryan Davis and Darius Slayton will get most the mentions after the seasons they had in 2017, but Nate Craig-Myers might be the most talented of them all. If he puts it together — like he showed glimpses of last season — expect to see him on this postseason list.
OL Mike Horton
A grinder on the interior. Auburn coaches love him and he’ll be a key piece to a successful run game.
K Anders Carlson
If there’s one freshman on this team that could make a run at first-team postseason honors, it’s Carlson. He won’t get votes for preseason, but if he’s anything like his brother, Daniel Carlson, it’s only a matter of time.