Which freshman played the most snaps for Auburn football in 2025?

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Which freshman played the most snaps for Auburn football in 2025?

Auburn football has built a reputation for playing freshmen early, and the 2025 season is no exception.

Players such as Cam Coleman, Malcolm Simmons, Kaleb Harris, Demarcus Riddick, Jay Crawford, and Malik Blocton all saw action as true freshmen, and players such as Elijah Melendez, Eric Winters, and Anquon Fegans joined the trend. According to data from Pro Football Focus, six Auburn freshmen saw over 100 snaps of action this fall, while 12 freshmen appeared in five or more games for the Tigers.

Now that the season has concluded, the question surrounding Auburn's 2025 recruiting class is "how many players will redshirt?" According to the NCAA rule, players can appear in a maximum of four games and preserve their redshirt status. By this notion, 14 players meet this criterion, including wide receiver Sam Turner, linebacker JJ Faulk, and quarterback Deuce Knight.

Which freshmen saw the most action this season? Here is a look at the top Auburn football freshmen from 2025 based on snap counts.

Omar Mabson, RB

Sep 13, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Omar Mabson II (29) carries between South Alabama Jaguars defenders during the third quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

  • Snap count: 65
  • Games played: 7
  • Stats: 16 carries, 71 yards, TD
  • Recruiting ranking: Three-star RB (No. 91 RB, No. 37 from Alabama)

Blake Woodby, CB

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Blake Woodby #12 of the Auburn Tigers looks on before the snap in the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on September 27, 2025 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

  • Snap count: 76
  • Games played: 6
  • Stats: 2 tackles, 2-4 targets for 21 yards
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star CB (No. 23 CB, No. 6 from Maryland)

Darrion Smith, DL

AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Darrion Smith #44 and Dylan Senda #71 of the Auburn Tigers warm up prior to facing the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

  • Snap count: 86
  • Games played: 8
  • Stats: 3 tackles, 7 pressures with 6 QB hurries
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star DL (No. 30 DL, No. 10 from Maryland)

Malik Autry, DL

AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Malik Autry #96 of the Auburn Tigers warms up prior to facing the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

  • Snap count: 86
  • Games played: 9
  • Stats: 8 tackles
  • Recruiting ranking: Five-star DL (No. 4 DL, No. 2 from Alabama)

Jared Smith, EDGE

COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 27 - Auburn defensive end Jared Smith (41) - Auburn Tigers vs. #9 Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025.Photo by David Gray/Auburn Tigers

  • Snap count: 110
  • Games played: 9
  • Stats: 5 tackles, 2 sacks
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star EDGE (No. 7 EDGE, No. 3 from Alabama)

Bryce Deas, LB

Nov 29, 2025; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Bryce Deas (16) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide running back Jamarion Miller (26) during the first half at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

  • Snap count: 185
  • Games played: 9
  • Stats: 12 tackles, 8 pressures with 5 QB hurries
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star LB (No. 27 linebacker, No. 12 from Maryland)

Kail Ellis, C

AUBURN, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Kail Ellis #51 of the Auburn Tigers warms up prior to facing the Georgia Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

  • Snap count: 213
  • Games played: 8
  • Stats: 8 pressures allowed, 1 sack allowed
  • Recruiting ranking: Three-star OL (No. 61 IOL, No. 93 from Georgia)

Anquon Fegans, S

Auburn Tigers safety AnQuon Fegans (21) returns his interception which is eventually fumbled and recovered by Kentucky as Auburn Tigers take on Kentucky Wildcats at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Kentucky Wildcats defeated Auburn Tigers 10-3.

  • Snap count: 226
  • Games played: 12
  • Stats: 24 tackles, PD, INT, 7-of-11 targets for 63 yards and 1 TD
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star safety (No. 9 safety, No. 4 from Alabama)

Eric Winters, S

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers safety Eric Winters (25) celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

  • Snap count: 258
  • Games played: 12
  • Stats: 33 tackles, PD, Sack
  • Recruiting ranking: Four-star safety (No. 11 safety, No. 9 from Alabama)

Elijah Melendez, LB

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Auburn Tigers linebacker Elijah Melendez (9) runs down field during the fourth quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

  • Snap count: 271
  • Games played: 12
  • Stats: 29 tackles, 2 INT, Sack
  • Recruiting ranking: Three-star safety (No. 50 LB, No. 48 from Florida)

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