Cam Riley gives an update on Auburn's linebackers

Auburn's linebacker room saw a lot of turnover this offseason.

Transfer players such as Austin Keys and Jalen McLeod are expected to make a difference, but Auburn also has some returners.

Cam Riley, a junior from Evergreen, Alabama, is going into his junior season. Riley is coming off a season in which he had the second-most tackles on the team with 66. He is looking to build on that performance in 2023.

Riley is stepping into a leadership role for Auburn. He elaborated on what that his been like.

"It's something I've been waiting for since I first came in as a freshman," Riley said. "It drives me every day to make sure I'm on top of my game knowing I have young guys looking up to me."

The leadership makes an impact both on and off the field, Riley explained.

"I feel like I have to be more vocal and have to communicate louder," Riley said. "I used to always shy in the back when I was a freshman but now I feel like it's my time to open my mouth and start talking more."

Auburn's defensive coordinator Ron Roberts is looking to get the Tigers back to where they used to be defensively. Riley believes that he is in a good position to help with that.

"Coach Roberts has a good gameplan for the linebackers," Riley said. "I didn't really fit in a lot of places with the linebackers the last couple of years, but he gives us opportunities to rush the quarterback or make plays in the backfield."

Riley expressed how excited he is to play in front of a sold-out crowd to open up the season.

"Auburn fans are great," Riley said. "Last season didn't go as planned and that gives us an urge to work harder."

Riley and the rest of the Tigers do not have to wait much longer to show off their improvements. Auburn opens up the 2023 against the UMass Minutemen at home inside Jordan-Hare Stadium on September 2. Kick-off is set for 2:30 p.m. CT and ESPN will have the broadcast.

Cam Riley gives an update on Auburn's linebackers

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