Auburn’s updated roster shows receiver moving to DB, new position for transfer Caylin Newton
By Adam Spencer
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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.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
