2019 Auburn Tigers football team


The 2019 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. They were led by seventh-year head coach Gus Malzahn.

Previous season

The Tigers finished the 2018 season 8–5, 3–5. They were invited to the Music City Bowl where they defeated Purdue 63–14 to become the Music City Bowl champions.

Offseason

Position key

Offseason departures

Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2019 NFL Draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated.
NamePos.HeightWeightYearHometownNotes
Jamel DeanDB6'2208JuniorCocoa, FLDeclared for 2019 NFL Draft
Jarrett StidhamQB6'3215JuniorStephenville, TXDeclared for 2019 NFL Draft
Darius SlaytonWR6'2190JuniorNorcross, GADeclared for 2019 NFL Draft
Andrew WilliamsDT6'4286SeniorMcDonough, GAGraduated
Deshaun DavisLB5'11233SeniorPrichard, ALGraduated
Chandler CoxRB6'1242SeniorApopka, FLGraduated
Dontavius RussellDT6'3320SeniorCarrollton, GAGraduated
Ryan DavisWR5'9185SeniorSt. Petersburg, FLGraduated
Montavious AtkinsonLB6'1219SeniorFairburn, GAGraduated
Darrell WilliamsLB6'2240SeniorHoover, ALGraduated
Devin AdamsQB6'3239SeniorMobile, ALGraduated
Tucker BrownTE6'3289SeniorTrussville, ALGraduated
Chase CramerRB5'10198SeniorOrlando, FLGraduated
Jaunta'vius JohnsonDT6'2326SeniorLincoln, ALGraduated
Griffin KingWR5'10179SeniorAtlanta, GAGraduated
Ryan MeneelyOL6'2303SeniorMcDonough, GAGraduated
Robert MuschampTE6'1240SeniorRome, GAGraduated
Ian ShannonK6'3236SeniorMarietta, GAGraduated
C.J. TolbertRB5'7199SeniorDadeville, ALGraduated
Andrew WilliamsDT6'4286SeniorMcDonough, GAGraduated

Recruits

The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits.

Returning starters

Offense
Defense
Special Teams

Spring game

The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team defeated the Blue Team 28–10. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. Wide receiver Seth Williams was named Offensive MVP, Derrick Brown was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released
Lott TrophyDerrick BrownDTSR
Bednarik AwardDerrick BrownDTSR
Doak Walker AwardKam MartinRBSR
Rimington TrophyKaleb KimCSR
Outland TrophyDerrick BrownDTSR
Outland TrophyPrince Tega WanoghoDTSR
Bronko Nagurski TrophyDerrick BrownDTSR
Bronko Nagurski TrophyNick CoeLBJR
Dodd TrophyGus MalzahnHC--
Paul Hornung AwardNoah IgbinogheneCBSO
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose AwardKam MartinRBSR
Ted Hendricks AwardNick CoeLBJR
Ted Hendricks AwardMarlon DavidsonDESR

SEC media poll

The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019 with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.
Media poll

Media poll

Preseason All-SEC teams

The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.
Offense
1st team
Prince Tega Wanogho – OL
3rd team
JaTarvious Whitlow – RB
Defense
1st team
Derrick Brown – DL
2nd team
Nick Coe – DL
Marlon Davidson – DL
3rd team
Daniel Thomas - DB
Specialists
2nd team
Anders Carlson - K
3rd team
Arryn Siposs - P

Schedule

Personnel

Coaching staff

Game summaries

vs. Oregon

Tulane

Kent State

at Texas A&M

Mississippi State

at Florida

at Arkansas

at LSU

Ole Miss

Georgia

Samford

Alabama

vs. Minnesota

Rankings

Awards and honors

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
17Derrick BrownDTCarolina Panthers
130Noah IgbinogheneCBMiami Dolphins
247Marlon DavidsonDEAtlanta Falcons
4145Jack DriscollOGPhiladelphia Eagles
5157Daniel ThomasSJacksonville Jaguars
6210Prince Tega WanoghoOTPhiladelphia Eagles