Auburn football: Constructing an all-time Auburn offense

Starter: Daniel Carlson

Backup: Wes Byrum

This one was a no-brainer. Not only is Daniel Carlson the best kicker in Auburn history, he’s also one of the best collegiate kickers of all time.

Carlson holds 14 Auburn kicking records, is the SEC’s all-time leading scorer and was a three-time finalist for the Lou Groza Award. A four-year starter at Auburn, Carlson is already an Auburn legend.

And while Carlson may be the SEC’s all-time leading scorer, Wes Byrum isn’t too far down the list. Yet another four-year starter at kicker, Byrum sank a 19-yard field goal as time expired against Oregon to give the Tigers their first national championship since 1957.

Byrum was known for his clutch kicks and if it weren’t for Carlson, probably would be considered the program’s best kicker.

Honorable mention: Al Del Greco, Cody Parkey, John Vaughn

Starter: James Brooks

Backup: Noah Igbinoghene

James Brooks was a fantastic running back for the Tigers from 1977 until 1980 but while he was a great running back, he is also Auburn’s all-time leader in kick return yards (1,726.)

Brooks’25.4 yards per return is great and should give this team a boost on Special Teams.

Behind him on the depth chart is Auburn’s most-recent starter at kick returner. Originally recruited to Auburn to be a wide receiver, Noah Igbinoghene made the move to cornerback and after only two years at the position, was a first-round draft pick.

One of the biggest reason’s for that success is Igbinoghene’s blazing speed, elusiveness and athleticism. Igbinoghene showcased that this past season returning nine kicks for an incredible 317 yards (35.2 yards per return).

He also has a career 27.3 yards per return and has taken two kickoffs to the house which is tied for the most in program history.

Honorable mention: Tristan Davis, Onterio McCalebb, Anthony Schwartz