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    Auburn's defensive PFF grades vs Mississippi State

    The Auburn defense had a handful of standouts from the loss against Mississippi State.

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    The Auburn defense was able to put the Auburn offense in a situation to win but ended up falling in overtime to Mississippi State on the road. 

    Players like Derick Hall, Jaylin Simpson, and Cam Riley scored great grades via PFF for their performance against Mississippi State. Wesley Steiner registered the lowest grade of the season from his six-snap performance in Starkville. 

    DJ James' 71 snaps in coverage earned him a 71.9 coverage grade that trailed only Simpson with his 81.4 coverage grade that got a bump due to his interception off of Mississippi State Will Rogers. 

    Here are the defensive PFF grades from the 23 defenders that saw action against Mississippi State  

    Derick Hall

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Derick Hall (29) sacks Mississippi State quarterback during the game between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium . Austin Perryman / AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 86.0

    Jaylin Simpson

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Jaylin Simpson (36) celebrates interception during the game between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium . Todd Van Emst / AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 80.4

    Cam Riley

    Marcus Harris, Cam Riley, and Derick Hall vs Penn State.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 72.3

    DJ James

    DJ James in warmups vs Arkansas.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 71.9

    JD Rhym

    JD Rhym during warmups vs Arkansas.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 71.3

    Owen Pappoe

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Owen Pappoe (0) and Cam Riley (13) tackle MSU offense between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium . Todd Van Emst / AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 70.2

    Marquis Burks

    Marquis Burks before the Arkansas game

    Defensive PFF Grade: 69.8

    Jeffrey M'Ba

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Jeffrey M'Ba (5) forces a fumble by Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Will Rogers (2) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

    Defensive PFF Grade: 69.3

    Colby Wooden

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Colby Wooden (25) and Derick Hall (29) celebrate sack during the game between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium . Todd Van Emst / AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 68.4

    Dylan Brooks

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Dylan Brooks (39) picks up the fumble for the turnover during the game between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium . Zach Bland/ AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 67.8

    Zion Puckett

    Zion Puckett tackles Daijun Edwards.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 66.1

    Keionte Scott

    Keionte Scott in warmups before Arkansas.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 65.8

    Marquise Gilbert

    Auburn Eagle Indy vs Missouri.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 65.7

    Cayden Bridges

    Mercer Bears wide receiver Devron Harper (1) goes up over Auburn Tigers safety Cayden Bridges (20) for the Bears first score of the game. Mercer Bears and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 3, 2022.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 63.1

    Marcus Harris

    Marcus Harris

    Defensive PFF Grade: 63.0

    Barton Lester

    Barton Lester

    Defensive PFF Grade: 62.2

    Marcus Bragg

    Marcus Bragg after recording a TFL against Missouri.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 60.8

    Nehemiah Pritchett

    Nehemiah Pritchett in pregame warmups vs Arkansas.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 58.5

    Jake Levant

    Nov 5, 2022; Starkville, MS, USA; Pregame huddle before the game between Auburn and Mississippi State at Davis Wade Stadium .Todd Van Emst/ AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 57.2

    Morris Jospeh Jr.

    Keiondre Jones (58), Morris Joseph Jr. (91), Tate Johnson (54)Auburn football practice on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

    Defensive PFF Grade: 53.6

    Caleb Wooden

    Auburn Tigers safety Caleb Wooden (21) drops back in coverage during the A-Day spring practice at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 50.6

    Jayson Jones

    Jayson Jones

    Defensive PFF Grade: 49.5

    Wesley Steiner

    Wesley Steiner vs Missouri.

    Defensive PFF Grade: 28.2

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