Auburn's updated roster shows receiver moving to DB, new position for transfer Caylin Newton
With some important dates coming up in the SEC world, including walkthroughs starting on Aug. 7, the Auburn Tigers have made some roster updates.
A couple of the main takeaways from the Tigers’ updated online roster include a receiver moving to the secondary and Howard transfer QB Caylin Newton, the younger brother of Auburn legend Cam Newton, being listed at a new position.
Newton will wear No. 23 and is listed as a wide receiver. Meanwhile, Matthew Hill is moving from receiver to defensive back:
Couple quick observations from Auburn’s newt updated 2020 roster: Matthew Hill officially listed at DB after being WR last two years. Caylin Newton also listed, officially, at WR.
— Tom Green (@Tomas_Verde) August 4, 2020
Newton was the 2018 MEAC offensive MVP as a quarterback, throwing for 2,629 yards and rushing for 504 yards. He combined for a total of 26 touchdowns that year.
Hill had 8 catches for 46 yards in 2019, including 2 grabs against Alabama in the Iron Bowl.
Newton moving to receiver was expected. The fact he can throw though opens up a possibility for a trick play or two. Matthew Hill moving to D-back helps a thin position, but I thought he was a pretty good receiver.
I’m with you. Hill seemed like a really good receiver in his limited playing time.
First off, it took Auburn wayyyyy too long to release its roster. It does every year. Newton and Hill moves were expected. Schwartz has switched to #1. A really cool thing is that College players are now able to wear #0. Owen Pappoe is #0 for Auburn mow, switching from #10.
Why not, Drinkwitz at Missouri seems to be talking a lot about his quarterback turned receiver. I knew he was fast but I didn’t know he had those gifted catching hands. Surprising receiver corp depth building for Drink and staff.
Good luck with Morris’ trick plays, they worked sooooo well for us.