2023 NFL Combine Invites Six Former Tigers
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Since the league began holding official drafts in 1936, Auburn has had 287 players selected to play in the NFL. Since 2013, Auburn has had a selection in the first three rounds, which is typically where teams select players to either start right away or start after some short development. 2023's edition of the draft will begin in Indy, where the NFL Combine announced that six of the 319 players invited are former Auburn starters, which means fans can expect to see some familiar names on Sundays.
Check out who got the call below, and don't be surprised to hear their names called during the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City.
Derick Hall, Edge
![Derick Hall](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTkzMzc1OTQyNjIwNDg5Mjgz/img_3181.jpg)
Auburn's top prospect in this years draft looks to go late in the first round after logging a solid senior season with 43 tackles.
Tank Bigsby, RB
![Tank Bigsby vs Penn State](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTkyNDI0MzYyODE5OTg2OTgz/penn-state-vs-auburn-fb---2022_9-17-2022_5242.jpg)
Another legend from Auburn's list of running backs will be playing on Sundays after going for over 900 yards last year.
Colby Wooden, DE
![Colby Wooden vs Arkansas](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTkzMzc1OTQyODg5MzE4MzA3/img_3290.jpg)
After 153 career tackles and 6 sacks last season, Colby is a sneaky bet for the third round if he impresses at the Combine.
Anders Carlson, K
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His brother Daniel is the top overall kicker in the league (per ESPN), so teams will be keeping an eye on the super senior who finished 1st last season in extra point attempts and over 70% of his FG attempts.
Owen Pappoe, LB
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After logging in 75 tackles, 19 assists, and 25 stops last season, Pappoe figured to be a first round selection in 2024, however the fan-favorite will instead try his luck with a strong Combine showing, and could sneak into the back end of day 2 of the Draft.
Eku Leota, Edge
![Eku Leota vs Missouri.](https://www.si.com/.image/t_share/MTkyNTg0MjAwODMzNDEwODA5/ncaa-football--missouri-at-auburn-2022_9-24-2022_8025.jpg)
The former 3rd team All-B1G defender took his talent to the Plains and shined, and now looks to do the same in the NFL. He had a strong Senior Bowl last weekend and will most certainly hear his name called by the commissioner.
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