Auburn's defensive PFF Grades vs Ole Miss

Auburn's defense struggled against the Ole Miss Rebels and some of the PFF grades reflect that.

Zac Blackerby | Oct 16, 2022

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The Auburn defense gave up a ton of points against the Ole Miss Rebels offense. The defense battled through injuries, a lack of consistent pass rush, and being out of position in pass coverage and the Tigers still had a chance late in the game on the road against a top-10 team.

Auburn played 19 players on defense against the Ole Miss Rebels. Nehemiah Pritchet led the way for Auburn in regard to a defensive grade. We also saw Owen Pappoe register a solid grade for the first time in a few weeks.

Here are the defensive PFF grades for the Auburn Tigers against the Ole Miss Rebels.

1. Nehemiah Pritchett

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

Defensive PFF Grade: 75.2

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 — Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

Defensive PFF Grade: 74.3

3. Owen Pappoe

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

Defensive PFF Grade: 72.5

4. Jayson Jones

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

Defensive PFF Grade: 69.9

5. Cam Riley

Marcus Harris, Cam Riley, and Derick Hall vs Penn State. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Defensive PFF Grade: 66.5

6. 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

Defensive PFF Grade: 65.9

7. Donovan Kaufman

Defensive PFF Grade: 64.8

8. 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

Defensive PFF Grade: 64.8

9. 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

Defensive PFF Grade: 64.2

10. Keionte Scott

Defensive PFF Grade: 61.9

11. Derick Hall

Defensive PFF Grade: 61.4

12. Wesley Steiner

Wesley Steiner vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Defensive PFF Grade: 61.3

13. Dylan Brooks

Auburn EDGE Dylan Brooks swatting at the football. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Defensive PFF Grade: 60.4

14. JD Rhym

Auburn cornerback JD Rhym pregame before Auburn vs Mercer. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Defensive PFF Grade: 60.0

15. DJ James

DJ James vs Missouri. — Eric Starling/Auburn Daily

Defensive PFF Grade: 57.4

16. Marcus Bragg

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

Defensive PFF Grade: 51.3

17. Jaylin Simpson

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

Defensive PFF Grade: 48.6

18. 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

Defensive PFF Grade: 46.6

19. Zion Puckett

Zion Puckett tackles Daijun Edwards. — Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Defensive PFF Grade:45.9

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Published Oct 16, 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.