Auburn freshmen Barrett, Igbinoghene to get looks at kick returns in scrimmage

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AUBURN --- Freshmen Devan Barrett http://www.hssmstore.com/daeshon-hall-jersey-c-1_41.html and Noah Igbinoghene are both facing somewhat of an uphill climb toward playing time on offense in their debut seasons.
Barrett is among a crowded group of running backs fighting for playing time behind Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson. Igbinoghene is looking up at Nate Craig-Myers, Kyle Davis, Darius Slayton, Ryan Davis, Eli Stove, Will Hastings and more at wide receiver.
But that doesnt mean they wont be able to make an impact in their true freshman campaigns. Auburn will do live kickoff returns for the first time during todays scrimmage inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, and both Barrett and Igbinoghene are expected to get a long look.
Im anxious to see those guys,special teams coordinator Tim Horton said earlier in the week. Based on high school video, based on what weve seen so far in camp and we havent gone live yet in those two units, but we will Saturday Im anxious to take a look at those two guys and see if they could possibly be someone in those roles.
Barrett proved a weapon with the ball in his hands during a standout prep career at Tampa Catholic High in Florida, totaling more than 4,000 yards and 44 career touchdowns. Last year alone he had 1,507 all-purpose yards and 11 scores in just nine games.
The 6-foot, 185-pound running back has been quick to impress teammates with his physicality since reporting to Auburn this summer, too. When Auburn did pass-protection drills early on during fall camp, Johnson said Barrett didnt shy away from contact.
Devan Barretts stock is going up,Horton said. Hes really doing a good job. Its still just a little early, but boy, were pleased with him. The thing that you really dont know sometimes is how tough is he going to be, and thats something that, in the scrimmages, in the practices, weve been real pleased with. He likes the physical aspect of the game and has done a good job with that.
Igbinoghene brings elite straight-line speed and http://www.ky-oo32.com/greg-olsen-jersey-c-1_12.html an impressive running pedigree his parents, Faith and Festus Igbinoghene, were both Olympic track athletes. Hes an impressive track athlete himself, having won the Class 7A long and triple jump state titles as a senior in May, while at Hewitt-Trussville.
But hes not just a pure burner at wide receiver: Igbinoghene had more than 1,700 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdowns with the Huskies last season, and teammates say he has flashed route-running potential so far this fall.
I think Noah has done a really nice job at wideout,offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey said. Ive noticed him. He can really run, which we knew, but his ball skills have been really impressive. I have really enjoyed seeing him.
Even if their skill sets dont translate to early opportunity and production on offense, both players could provide immediate impact on a kickoff return unit in search of marked improvement after a down 2016 season. After ranking fourth nationally averaging 28 yards per return in 2015, the Tigers were 99th last year averaging just 19.04.
The fact that Barrett and Igbinoghene arent atop their respective positions on the depth chart could help them in their bid for the job, too. The other two options Horton is considering at kickoff return, Johnson and defensive back Javaris Davis, are both returning starters on offense and defense, respectively. Extra effort will be made to make sure they stay healthy and fresh.
We want to put the best players on the field,Horton said. But at the same time, were really excited about some of these young returners.
Whitlow appears likely to be a running back: JaTarvious Whitlow was a star quarterback at LaFayette High. He signed with nearby Auburn University to play wide receiver.
It looks like he may line up at neither for the Tigers.
More important than which position he played, Whitlow said before enrolling on the Plains this summer, was getting the ball in his hands by any method possible.
This fall, that method has been out of the backfield at running back.
That was interesting,Horton said. We obviously James Bradberry  Kids Jersey didnt recruit him as a running back. We recruited him as probably a wide receiver and an athlete. And then basically what happened was, this summer, we just wanted to make sure we had enough depth at running back.
 
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