Auburn Freshmen Shine on All-SEC Team
Update: 2025-12-12
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Auburn Universitys freshman football players, Elijah Melendez and Kail Ellis, have made a splash in their first season, earning spots on the Freshman All-SEC Team. Melendez, a linebacker, had a standout performance with twenty-nine tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. Ellis, one of college footballs youngest players, impressed as a center, earning his first start in October and contributing to a crucial road win against Arkansas. The teams success extends beyond these freshmen, with several players receiving postseason honors, including Keyron Crawford, Xavier Atkins, and Rayshawn Pleasant. Alex McPherson was recognized with the Pat Sullivan Impact Award, and Atkins received the SEC’s Most Valuable Lineman award, highlighting Auburns impressive roster this year.
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