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Which Auburn football stars have caught the attention of the experts from Athlon Sports ahead of the 2026 season?

Four Auburn players earn preseason All-SEC honors

Our player profiles continue on with cornerback Rayshawn Pleasant, a player who is expected to be a key piece of the defensive secondary.

Player profile: Rayshawn Pleasant set to be a key leader on defense

Four Auburn players earn preseason All-SEC honors | See link below ⬇️

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Check out the best photos from Rayshawn Pleasant's first season with Auburn football in 2026.

Photos: Rayshawn Pleasant's career as an Auburn Tiger

Player profile: Rayshawn Pleasant set to be a key leader on defense | See link below ⬇️

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Ike Irish just completed his third season with the Auburn Tigers. Look back at several of Irish's best moments with this photo gallery.

Photo gallery: Ike Irish through the years

Will Auburn football fail to qualify for a bowl game for the third-straight season? One outlet believes so.

Auburn football snubbed from 2026 preseason bowl predictions

Photos: Rayshawn Pleasant's career as an Auburn Tiger | See link below ⬇️

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The next entry in our player profile series is safety Sylvester Smith-Reed, who is ready to take on a leadership role for Auburn football in 2026.

Player profile: Sylvester Smith-Reed is ready to lead in 2026

Auburn football snubbed from 2026 preseason bowl predictions | See link below ⬇️

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