The Auburn Tigers have plenty of veteran playmakers returning on both sides of the ball, but they also have an influx of young true-freshman talent that could make a major impact this coming season. Here are 3 Auburn recruits who will become stars next season:
3) WR Eli Stove
Auburn's offense was severely limited by their lack of playmakers at receiver last season, and head coach Gus Malzahn made a concerted effort to bring in as many talented receivers as possible. Stove won't the be Tigers' No. 1 option next season, but his blazing speed and stop-on-a-dime quickness at 6'1" and 178 pounds make him an excellent candidate to tear through opposing defenses from the slot.
2) DT Derrick Brown
Brown already has elite size (6'4", 317 lbs), and that should allow him to start from day one under new defensive coordinator Kevin Steele. The Tigers had a lot of trouble stopping the run last year - especially up the middle - and Brown's ability could actually turn that into a strength for Auburn in 2016.
1) WR Nate Craig-Myers
Craig-Myers has future superstar written all over him, and he's expected to step in and take over as Auburn's No. 1 receiver as soon as he steps on campus. He combines prototypical size (6'2", 205 lbs) with excellent hands and great ball skills. His route-running is a bit inconsistent, but he has all of the raw ability to be a true superstar for the Tigers in the fall.