With Artis-Payne gone to the NFL after winning another SEC rushing crown, Auburn’s second straight player to do so, speculation swirled over who would become Auburn’s next feature back.
Would it be Roc Thomas, the former five-star player, who was electric in limited action, yet was seen fumbling the first play from scrimmage in the 2014 Iron Bowl, not to reappear?
Would it be Peyton Barber, who had sustained injuries, yet was well thought of by coaches in players each of the last two springs?
Would it be Jovon Robinson, the one-time Auburn recruit, who was the best back in JUCO?