Auburn Defense Shakeup Ahead of Scrimmage | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Auburn’s defense is heating up ahead of Friday’s first scrimmage, with key players like Rayshawn Pleasant and Andre Jordan Jr. back on the first-team unit and Eric Winters stepping into safety duties. The defensive line trio of Jared Smith, Darrion Smith, and Da’Shawn Womack hints at a speed-oriented package for third downs, while Darrion’s unique size and versatility could reshape Auburn’s pass rush. Meanwhile, some players like Joe Phillips and Nate Johnson worked separately without pads, and others remained absent from media view — all signs of a team fine-tuning its depth and roles under…