Wilkes Steps Up After Faulk’s Departure | Auburn Tigers Football News

Keldric Faulk’s departure leaves a glaring void at EDGE for Auburn, but freshman Jaquez Wilkes is emerging as the frontrunner to step up—CBS Sports calls him an SEC freshman to watch, praising his speed, instincts, and surprising maturity for a first-year player. Coaches are already impressed with how quickly he grasps the game, and his physical profile draws comparisons to Arvell Reese, a rising star in the NFL. While Wilkes needs time to adapt, his potential is undeniable—and if he capitalizes on this moment, he could be a future standout. 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/a167c21845980d23