We continue our “New Guys” series by spotlighting the three most important newcomers for Auburn this season.
Auburn was lackluster offensively last season, and is counting on some newcomers to rev up the attack. But the most important newcomer could be a defensive player.
Newcomers come in five categories: true freshmen, redshirt freshman, junior college transfers, graduate transfers and “regular” four-year transfers who are eligible after sitting out last season.
Here are Auburn’s three most important newcomers.
3. QB John Franklin III
Class: Junior, JC transfer from East Mississippi CC; originally from Plantation (Fla.