Former Auburn DB discusses a current player changing positions

A position that will be a question mark heading into the 2024 season is the Auburn secondary. 

There is a ton of young talent in that room and a few veteran players but a handful of starters and role players left for the NFL Draft. Three former Auburn defensive backs are currently representing Auburn at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett, and DJ James are the former DBs at the Senior Bowl, along with former Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris. 

Simpson not only had an excellent season for the Auburn Tigers but really turned heads at the first day of the Reese's Senior Bowl. He had 37 tackles, four interceptions, one of which was a pick-six, and a fumble recovery last season. 

At the Senior Bowl, Ainslie Lee of AL.com asked Simpson about Keionte Scott's plan to change position from nickel to outside corner. This is what Simpson had to say to Lee about Scott's position change, “He did? I didn’t even know that man. I mean, he could come out here and play any position right now. He can do it all. He’s definitely going to be here at this game next year, for sure. All-SEC player right there.”

It's great to hear that Simpson is confident that wherever Scott lines up, he will be an outstanding player for the Auburn Tigers. If Simpson keeps turning heads at the Reese's Senior Bowl, he could work his way into day two consideration when talking about the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.