Auburn Defense in Question | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s defense is facing a major shake-up as key players like Keldric Faulk, Keyron Crawford, and Bobby Jamison-Travis head to the NFL, while secondary talents Jahquez Robinson and Kayin Lee are gone — raising alarms about a potential dip. The linebackers, led by Xavier Atkins, remain a strength, but the real test is whether younger D-line and secondary players can step up. Coach DJ Durkin, earning seven figures, is under pressure — a shaky defense could cost him his job, with Todd Orlando at South Alabama seen as a possible replacement. New leaders are needed, especially on pass rush and in the corners, with Jared Smith and DaShawn Womack showing promise — but Durkin can’t afford another stumble, especially with the offense potentially limited. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c1c65576d3bd12bd