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Zion Puckett decides on Auburn future after playing in Music City Bowl
By Andrew Olson
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Zion Puckett has played his final snaps as an Auburn Tiger.
Puckett announced Monday on social media that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. He recently completed Year 5 of his college football career. He had the option of returning for a sixth season with the NCAA’s COVID-19 waiver.
While Puckett logged 2 tackles in the bowl game, he has ultimately decided to move on and go pro. He shared a lengthy note in a social media post thanking the Auburn Family.
“I deeply appreciate God for giving me the strength to serve and honor Him through the platform of football,” Puckett wrote to open his farewell note. “It is with unwavering faith that I embark on this journey, acknowledging that my abilities are gifts to be utilized in His service.
“I extend my appreciation to my family for their constant love, my friends for their encouragement, my coaches for their mentorship, and my teammates for the shared victories and challenges. As I step into the next chapter, I carry the lessons and blessings from each of you, ready to embrace the opportunities that lie ahead.
“I express sincere appreciation to the Auburn University family for providing me with the opportunity of a lifetime. Auburn will always hold a special place in my heart as I embark on this new chapter, and I am grateful for the foundation it has laid for my future endeavors. with that being said, I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. War Damn Eagle!”
Puckett joined Auburn in 2019, taking a redshirt his first year as a 4-game participant. He became a multi-year starter at safety, recording 148 tackles with 6.5 TFLs in his 5-year career. Puckett had his best season in coverage in 2023, logging 4 passes defended with his first 2 interceptions.
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— Zion Puckett (@ZionPuckett) January 1, 2024
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
