Auburn’s front seven is expected to be one of the best in the nation as highlighted in our earlier previews of the defensive line and linebackers. The secondary, however, must find a way to replace three key pieces of what was the nation’s #1 passing defense according to S&P+ in 2017.
Luckily, the Tigers still have a lot of talent left in the back third of their defense.
Cornerbacks
Auburn will miss Carlton Davis in 2017, there’s no way around it. The now Tampa Bay Buccaneer was trusted with the toughest assignments week in and week out.