Robby Ashford finished in the top half of the SEC in yards per completion in 2022

Robby Ashford's passing numbers from 2022 are better than many are talking about.

Zac Blackerby | Jan 15, 2023

Robby Ashford finished in the top half of the SEC in yards per completion in 2022 /

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Auburn Tigers

Unless Hugh Freeze and the Auburn coaching staff add a transfer quarterback, Robby Ashford will be the favorite to land the starting quarterback job for the Tigers in 2023.

Ashford led the Tigers' offense down the stretch last season after TJ Finley suffered an injury. Ashford was inconsistent in passing the ball but made the defense respect his legs on every play.

Still, some of his passing numbers show that he can put together a season that could place him in the top third of passers in the SEC.

Stat of the day

Robby Ashford finished sixth in the SEC in yards per completion last season (min. 100 attempts) at 13.05 yards

What it means

The SEC is losing a lot of talented and experienced quarterbacks this off-season. After Stetson Bennett ran out of eligibility and Bryce Young declared for the NFL Draft, there's room for some movement among SEC quarterbacks this season. Tennessee losing Hendon Hooker is another name that SEC defenses could be relieved not to have to defend in 2023.

When Ashford connected with Auburn pass catchers last season, it was for explosive plays. He averaged more than a first down every time someone caught one of his passes.

Freeze's offense is expected to make whoever is at quarterback play better in 2023. If that's Ashford, Auburn could see this number rise this season.

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Published Jan 15, 2023

ZAC BLACKERBY

Zac Blackerby is the publisher of Auburn Daily and Braves Today. He is also the host of Locked On Auburn and the College Channel Manager for the Locked On Podcast Network. Blackerby was previously the program director of the Auburn Network and hosted shows on ESPN 106.7 and WANI. He also used to be the editor for Auburn Wire and Fly War Eagle.