Auburn's Defensive PFF Grades vs LSU

Donovan Kaufman was Auburn's highest-rated defender vs LSU. Owen Pappoe received the lowest grade.

Zac Blackerby | Oct 2, 2022

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Auburn's defense did its part but Auburn fell 21-17 against the LSU Tigers in Jordan Hare Stadium Saturday night.

Auburn put 21 defenders on the field against their SEC West opponent. Eku Leota was one of the highest-rated players despite having to leave with an injury. Auburn's defense front continues to be the highlight of this defense but more defensive backs can be found in the top ten for the Auburn defense after solid games from Nehemiah Pritchett, Kaufman, Keionte Scott, and DJ James. Derrick Hall's grade may surprise some readers.

Here's every defensive grade from the Auburn Tigers' loss against the LSU Tigers.

1. Donovan Kaufman

Donovan Kaufman during pregame vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 77.7

2. Jayson Jones

Jayson Jones in the huddle vs Penn State. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 76.5

3. Eku Leota

Eku Leota vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 73.9

4. Marcus Harris

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Marcus Harris (50) celebrates his tackle for loss during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 71.0

5. Nehemiah Pritchett

Nehemiah Pritchett celebrates vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 69.2

6. Colby Wooden

Auburn Tigers defensive end Colby Wooden (25) celebrates his tackle for loss during the game between the Missouri Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Sept. 24, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 69.2

7. Marquis Burks

Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Marquis Burks (92) pumps up the crowd prior to the San Jose State vs Auburn game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.8

8. Keionte Scott

Keionte Scott vs Missouri — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.7

9. Zion Puckett

Zion Puckett warms up before the Auburn/San Jose State football game. — Trey Lee/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 68.3

10. DJ James

DJ James vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 65.0

11. Jeffrey M'Ba

Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Jeffrey M'Ba (5) celebrates on the sideline after an Auburn score during the game between the LSU Tigers and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Oct. 1, 2022. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 63.0

12. Marcus Bragg

Marcus Bragg after recording a TFL against Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 62.8

13. Wesley Steiner

Wesley Steiner vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 61.6

14. Dylan Brooks

Dylan Brooks (39) at Auburn football practice on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Auburn, Ala. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics — Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

PFF Defensive Grade: 61.4

15. 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. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.9

16. Jaylin Simpson

Jaylin Simpson straps up his helmet in preparation for Auburn vs San Jose State. — Trey Lee/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.6

17. Desmond Tisdol

Auburn linebacker Desmond Tisdol speaks with Auburn EDGE Eku Leota pregame before Auburn vs Mercer. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.0

18. Barton Lester

PFF Defensive Grade: 60.0

19. Morris Joseph 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 — Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

PFF Defensive Grade: 59.4

20. Derick Hall

Derick Hall vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 55.2

21. Owen Pappoe

Owen Pappoe vs Penn State. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

PFF Defensive Grade: 52.2

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Published Oct 2, 2022

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.