Offensive line coach Jake Thornton gives fall camp update

Auburn's offensive line has struggled for a few seasons now.

Head coach Hugh Freeze said from the very beginning that improving the offensive line would be a top priority. With several quality transfers and the hiring of a quality position coach in Jake Thornton, brighter days are expected to be ahead for the unit.

"It's going good," Thornton said on how camp is going so far. "I think we've had a good almost two weeks now. Like any start of the season, you've got growing pains. Guys are trying to shake off the rust from the summer. We've got new guys to add in there."

A few players have stood out from the rest of the guys in the room. Thornton talked about which guys he has been the most impressed with.

"I think (Kam) Stutts has had a great camp," Thornton said. "Just like in Spring, I think he's done a really good job stepping in there. Jalil Irvin has done a really good job two of the last three or four days. He's stepped up which has been a really good presence for us."

Stutts has been a member of the Tigers for six seasons and finally has the chance to become a regular starter. Thornton weighed in on what Stutts means to the group.

"Stutts means a lot to me," Thornton said. "In today's world where it's so easy to leave, he's stuck it out and he's been through good and bad here. In our room, there's not a bigger presence for what it means to be an Auburn offensive lineman.

Auburn's offensive line does not have to wait much longer before it will have the chance to show off the improvement it has made.

The Tigers will open up the 2023 season against the UMass Minutemen at home in Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 2.

Offensive line coach Jake Thornton gives fall camp update

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