First it was Phil Steele in his annual College Football Preview, placing the Auburn defensive line as the fifth-best in the country.
A Bleacher Report ranking had Auburn’s defensive line ranked third nationally.
Then SEC Network analyst and former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy said he believes Auburn has the best front seven and best overall roster in the SEC.
On Tuesday, defensive lineman Derrick Brown was named to the Outland Trophy watch list (for the best interior lineman on either side of the ball). Brown also was named to the Nagurski Trophy watch list, along with defensive end Marlon Davidson.