The 2019 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by seventh-year head coach Gus Malzahn.
Offseason
Offseason departures Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2019 NFL draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated. 2019 Auburn offseason departures Name Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Notes Jamel Dean DB 6'2 208 Junior Cocoa, FL Declared for 2019 NFL draft Jarrett Stidham QB 6'3 215 Junior Stephenville, TX Declared for 2019 NFL draft Darius Slayton WR 6'2 190 Junior Norcross, GA Declared for 2019 NFL draft Andrew Williams DT 6'4 286 Senior McDonough, GA Graduated Deshaun Davis LB 5'11 233 Senior Prichard, AL Graduated Chandler Cox RB 6'1 242 Senior Apopka, FL Graduated Dontavius Russell DT 6'3 320 Senior Carrollton, GA Graduated Ryan Davis WR 5'9 185 Senior St. Petersburg, FL Graduated Montavious Atkinson LB 6'1 219 Senior Fairburn, GA Graduated Darrell Williams LB 6'2 240 Senior Hoover, AL Graduated Devin Adams QB 6'3 239 Senior Mobile, AL Graduated Tucker Brown TE 6'3 289 Senior Trussville, AL Graduated Chase Cramer RB 5'10 198 Senior Orlando, FL Graduated Jaunta'vius Johnson DT 6'2 326 Senior Lincoln, AL Graduated Griffin King WR 5'10 179 Senior Atlanta, GA Graduated Ryan Meneely OL 6'2 303 Senior McDonough, GA Graduated Robert Muschamp TE 6'1 240 Senior Rome, GA Graduated Ian Shannon K 6'3 236 Senior Marietta, GA Graduated C.J. Tolbert RB 5'7 199 Senior Dadeville, AL Graduated Andrew Williams DT 6'4 286 Senior McDonough, GA Graduated
Recruits The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits.
Returning starters
+ Offense Player Class Position Kam Martin Senior Running back JaTarvious Whitlow RS Sophomore Running back Spencer Nigh Senior Tight end Sal Cannella Senior Wide receiver Prince Tega Wanogho RS Senior Left tackle Marquel Harrell RS Senior Left guard Kaleb Kim RS Senior Center Mike Horton RS Senior Right guard Jack Driscoll RS Senior Right tackleReference:NCAS football depth charts
+ Defense Player Class Position Nick Coe RS Junior Linebacker Derrick Brown Senior Defensive tackle Marlon Davidson Senior Defensive end Noah Igbinoghene Sophomore Cornerback Javaris Davis RS Senior Cornerback Jeremiah Dinson RS Senior Free safety Daniel Thomas Senior Strong safetyReference:
+ Special teams Player Class Position Anders Carlson RS Sophomore Kicker Bill Taylor RS Sophomore Long snapper Noah Igbinoghene Junior Kick returnerReference:
Spring game The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28–10. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. Wide receiver Seth Williams was named Offensive MVP, Derrick Brown was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.
Preseason
Award watch lists Listed in the order that they were released
Lott TrophyDerrick BrownDTSRBednarik AwardDerrick BrownDTSRDoak Walker AwardKam MartinRBSRRimington TrophyKaleb KimCSROutland TrophyDerrick BrownDTSRPrince Tega WanoghoDTSRBronko Nagurski TrophyDerrick BrownDTSRNick CoeLBJRDodd Trophy Gus Malzahn HC --Paul Hornung AwardNoah IgbinogheneCBSOEarl Campbell Tyler Rose AwardKam MartinRBSRTed Hendricks AwardNick CoeLBJRMarlon DavidsonDESR
SEC media poll The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019, with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.
Preseason All-SEC teams The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.
Offense
1st team
Prince Tega Wanogho – OL
3rd team
JaTarvious Whitlow – RB
Defense
1st team
Derrick Brown – DL
2nd team
Nick Coe – DL
Marlon Davidson – DL
3rd team
Daniel Thomas - DB
Specialists
2nd team
Anders Carlson - K
3rd team
Arryn Siposs - P
Schedule
Schedule source:
Personnel
Coaching staff Name Position Alma mater Year entering Gus Malzahn Head coach Henderson State 7th Rodney Garner Associate head coach/defensive line Auburn 5th Kevin Steele Defensive coordinator Tennessee 4th Kenny Dillingham Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Arizona State 1st Kodi Burns Passing game coordinator/wide receivers Auburn 2nd Wesley McGriff Secondary Coach Savannah State 2nd Travis Williams Linebackers coach Auburn 2nd Larry Porter Tight Ends/recruiting coordinator Memphis 1st Cadillac Williams Running backs coach Auburn 1st J.B. Grimes Offensive line coach Henderson College 2nd Ryan Russell Strength Coach West Liberty State 5th
Game summaries
Vs. Oregon
Tulane
Kent State
At Texas A&M
Mississippi State
At Florida
At Arkansas
At LSU
Ole Miss
Georgia
Samford
Alabama
Vs. Minnesota
Rankings
Awards and honors All-SEC DT 1 1 DE 1 1 LB 2 1 OT 2 – RS 2 – S – 2References:
Players drafted into the NFL
1 7 Derrick Brown DT Carolina Panthers 1 30 Noah Igbinoghene CB Miami Dolphins 2 47 Marlon Davidson DE Atlanta Falcons 4 145 Jack Driscoll OG Philadelphia Eagles 5 157 Daniel Thomas S Jacksonville Jaguars 6 210 Prince Tega Wanogho OT Philadelphia Eagles
References