Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023: No. 5 Jayson Jones

Jones will be the anchor on Auburn's defensive line.

Lance Dawe | Aug 13, 2023

Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023: No. 5 Jayson Jones /

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We continue our countdown towards Auburn's 2023 season with a ranking of their most valuable players.

Defensive lineman Jayson Jones cracks our top five in our top 25.

Jayson Jones' Bio

- 6-foot-6

- 338 pounds

- Junior

The 6-foot-6, 310-pound lineman is expected to make significant strides this year under the guidance of new head coach Hugh Freeze and defensive coordinator Ron Roberts. With his size and athleticism, Jones has the potential to be a dominant force on the Auburn defensive line - hopefully being one of the primary pieces in the Tigers' quest to improve their run defense.

As Auburn gears up for the upcoming season, fans will be eager to see how Jones performs on the field. With his talent, work ethic, and determination, it's become clear that he is one of the leaders on the Tigers' 2023 team.

Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023:

6. Avery Jones, C

7. Nehemiah Pritchett, CB

8. Gunner Britton, OL

9. Shane Hooks, WR

10. Alex McPherson, K

11. Larry Nixon III, LB

12. Rivaldo Fairweather, TE

13. Cam Riley, LB

14. Justin Rogers, DL

15. Keionte Scott, CB

16. Jyaire Shorter, WR