Report: Former Auburn RB Cameron Artis-Payne will make first NFL start

The Carolina Panthers’ backfield will have a uniquely Auburn feel to it on Sunday.

Cameron Artis-Payne, a running back with the Tigers from 2013-14, will make his first career start in the NFL after Jonathan Stewart injured his hamstring last weekend, according to the Associated Press’ Steve Reed.

Ron Rivera said Cameron Artis-Payne will start for Panthers on Sunday.

— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) September 23, 2016

In his second season, Artis-Payne gained 183 yards and a touchdown as a rookie. He will join another Auburn star, quarterback Cam Newton, in Carolina’s backfield on Sunday.

Cam Newton and Cameron Artis-Payne will make an Auburn backfield for Carolina on Sundayhttps://t.co/BBIjx5T7qa

— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) September 23, 2016

As a senior, Artis-Payne ran for 1,608 yards and 13 touchdowns while helping Auburn to an 8-5 record.