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The Auburn Tigers are undergoing a significant overhaul of their wide receiver unit this offseason. With the addition of four highly touted high school receivers and three talented transfers from the portal, head coach Hugh Freeze has an array of offensive weapons at his disposal. There’s speculation about whether one of these newcomers could emerge as a key player for the team right from their debut season on the field.
CBS Sports’ Will Backus recently shared his bold predictions for each SEC team’s spring football, and he made a particularly bold claim about Auburn. Backus suggested that freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman could take the lead role in Auburn’s offense.
Highlighting Auburn’s struggles with inconsistent quarterback performances and a lack of standout receivers in the previous season, Backus emphasized Freeze’s efforts to revamp the receiver position. While transfers Robert Lewis and Sam Jackson V were expected to make an immediate impact, it’s the true freshman Coleman who has stood out the most. Coleman, a former five-star recruit and ranked fifth overall in the Class of 2024, showcased his talents in Auburn’s spring game, displaying exceptional speed, athleticism, and ability to make contested catches.
With a standout performance of four receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the spring game, Coleman appears poised to make a significant impact as a freshman receiver. However, the ultimate question remains whether Auburn’s quarterbacks can consistently deliver the ball to him throughout the season.
