Auburn Legend Overcomes Cancer | Auburn Tigers Football News

Benji Roland, a two-time cancer survivor and All-American defensive lineman from Auburn’s late ‘80s, is being honored as an SEC Football Legend and inducted into the Tiger Trail in 2026 — a surprise revelation during preseason practice that left him speechless. A key anchor of Auburn’s back-to-back SEC champs in ‘87 and ‘88, Roland’s impact on the field and his resilience off it have made him a symbol of perseverance. He’ll join elite company including Ben Tamburello and Cam Newton, and will be celebrated at an Auburn home game this fall and the SEC Championship weekend in Atlanta. Roland’s story is one of triumph, gratitude, and inspiration — urging others to chase their dreams no matter the odds. 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/face260e879481ae