Nick Brahms thanks Auburn fans, coaches and teammates for AU experience

Nick Brahms’ Auburn football career has come to an end. Brahms, a veteran starter, planned to use his NCAA COVID-19 waiver for a sixth season, but after having knee surgery last year, Brahms is unable to go in 2022. As he put in a farewell note to the Auburn football community, “football has taken a toll on my body.”

Bryan Harsin announced Brahms’ retirement during a Monday press conference. In a lengthy note posted on social media, Brahms thanks Harsin, Gus Malzahn and others for his Auburn experience of over 5 years. The former Navarre (Florida) standout joined the program as a class of 2017 signee.

For the past five and a half years, I have been an Auburn University student athlete and my experience has been nothing short of amazing. From winning big-time games and losing some heartbreaking ones, Auburn football has shaped me into a man of which I am very proud. My experiences contain the lessons I will need to overcome any adversity that crosses my path in life.

When I first stepped on campus, I promised my family I would represent them, my hometown of Navarre, myself and the Auburn Tigers to the best of my ability. I am proud to be an Auburn man and I’m eternally grateful for the opportunities the university and football have afforded me.

I want to thank God, my family and my fiancée. They have poured their heart and soul into me, developing me, supporting me, loving me—always.

To my teammates throughout the years— you guys are truly my brothers and I cherish all the times we shared and know great days are ahead for you all!

Coach Malzahn, Coach Harsin, along with their respective staffs, thank you all for supporting me and developing me. I’ve had four Offensive Line Coaches at Auburn and every one of them has made a tremendous impact on me. I’m grateful I was led and mentored by great men.

Thanks to the trainers and doctors who have worked so hard to keep me as healthy as possible. I wouldn’t have excelled without your support and skill.

Lastly, to the fans who truly love Auburn and what it stands for, your support of our team means the world to the players and you cannot imagine how much you help us and motivate us! Thank you! The future of Auburn football is bright, in no small part because of you!

Brahms called playing for Auburn a childhood dream. He says he will remain in Auburn and continue to help the football team.

Best journey of my life! #WDE pic.twitter.com/OLf9CrgPqZ

— Nick Brahms (@Nick_Brahms) August 30, 2022

Andrew Olson

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