Auburn's Next Pass Rush Star | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s future hinges on Jared Smith, the towering, highly-touted sophomore EDGE, as the Tigers gear up for 2026 without key pass rushers Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford. Smith, a four-star recruit from Alabaster, Alabama, flashed potential with two sacks and four TFLs last season, including a standout performance against South Alabama. Standing 6’6” and packing 260 pounds, he was nationally ranked seventh at his position and third in Alabama — with elite programs like Georgia and Tennessee also vying for his commitment. Now, Smith is poised to take on a bigger role, and his development could be the difference-maker in Auburn’s defensive overhaul. 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/3e93faebdeb574e5