Former Auburn WR Ricardo Louis grabbed headlines for his post-draft comments in which he stated the simplicity of AU’s scheme had prevented him from being fully developed at his position.

Louis spoke to AL.com’s James Crepea Saturday evening, clarifying that he wasn’t blaming the Auburn coaches for not being developed:

“That was not what I meant,” Louis said. “What I meant to say (was) I wasn’t a developed receiver. In a lot of people’s eyes I had some issues with dropped passes or that some people think I can’t read more routes, for a receiver who can’t do those things you’re not a complete receiver, you’re not developed.”

He emphasized that he has a high opinion of his Tigers coaches:

“Auburn has great coaches. I have the utmost respect for coach (Gus) Malzahn, (offensive coordinator Rhett) Lashlee, (former wide receivers coach Dameyune) Craig. They brought me a long way as far as being a football player and I became a great receiver.”

Louis has no regrets about his experience on the Plains:

“I’m an Auburn man, I love Auburn to the fullest,” he said. “I have the utmost respect for the coaches, they developed me into a great football player. Without them I wouldn’t be here. Of course I worked hard as well but you need guidance and coaching, great coaching, to be selected in the fourth round. … If I had to do it again I’d definitely go back to Auburn and do it over for Auburn.”

It’s difficult to see Louis not being forgiven after his lengthy explanation and repeated praise for Auburn’s coaches.