Smith’s Rise Could Shake Auburn Defense | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s pass rush is poised to explode this season, led by sophomore Darrion Smith’s transformation under new defensive line coach Vontrell King-Williams. Once a situational threat, Smith is now a physical, every-down force—adding weight, sharpening his run-stopping, and blending speed with power. His growth, noticed by teammates like Jourdin Crawford, is a direct result of King-Williams’ intense coaching, despite being a relative newcomer. With a young but talented defensive line—including Dallas Walker, Cody Sigler, and Buddy Mathis—King-Williams is building a deep, versatile rotation. If Smith locks in as a consistent contributor, he could be Auburn’s breakout star and a key pillar in head coach Alex Golesh’s rebuilding vision. 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/194ab6ea4b532ff1