Auburn freshman Jaquez Wilkes was known as a star on the offensive side of the football during his high school days. Now on the Plains, he will take on a new identity as a pass rusher on defense.
Will his transition from brusing runner to quarterback bully be an easy one? One ******* yst believes so, and Auburn fans could see his progress very quickly.
CBS Sports college football writer Brad Crawford believes Wilkes will be a household name by the end of the season, which is why he included Wilkes in his "SEC freshmen to watch in 2026" list.
Crawford believes that not only Auburn fans will know Wilkes' name by season's end, but so will the rest of the country.
Coaches have been impressed with (Wilkes') maturity and ability to process the game, traits that often determine whether young pass rush-linebacker hybrids see the field early. Wilkes also has the versatility to help on special teams while earning defensive snaps. By the second half of the season, he could be one of Auburn's most dependable young defenders.
Will his transition from brusing runner to quarterback bully be an easy one? One ******* yst believes so, and Auburn fans could see his progress very quickly.
CBS Sports college football writer Brad Crawford believes Wilkes will be a household name by the end of the season, which is why he included Wilkes in his "SEC freshmen to watch in 2026" list.
Crawford believes that not only Auburn fans will know Wilkes' name by season's end, but so will the rest of the country.
Coaches have been impressed with (Wilkes') maturity and ability to process the game, traits that often determine whether young pass rush-linebacker hybrids see the field early. Wilkes also has the versatility to help on special teams while earning defensive snaps. By the second half of the season, he could be one of Auburn's most dependable young defenders.
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