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2026 Offensive Outlook
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 1/13/26 at 10:53 pm
QB- B. Brown(Sr)
T. Ti’a(RFr/So?)
L. Hewlett(RFr)
R. Brush(Fr)
Group rating: B+
With a more experienced backup QB, this group would be an A, with the QB1 we have in Brown.
RB- J. Cobb(Sr)
B. Washington(Jr)
N. Davenport(So)
O. Mabson ll (RFr)
A. Henderson (RFr)
Group rating: A-
Should make for a great 3 man rotation, to keep each other fresh, and all 3 bring something a lil bit different to the table. Cobb more of a slasher, Washington a bruiser and Davenport the best blocker. All 3 have also proven they can catch the ball out of the backfield.
WR- K.Singleton(Jr)
J. Coger(So)
C. Nimrod(Sr)
C. Neptune(So)
B. Cain(RSo)
S. Turner(RFr)
D. Smith(RFr)
K. Pettigrew(RFr)
B. Marchese(Fr)
D. Spencer(Fr)
B. Williams(Fr)
Group rating: B-
I expect one more addition to this rotation, which should ultimately land this rating at a B. Proven playmakers in this system should really help this room, while having some really, really good young guys with potential.
TE/HB- J. Johnson(Sr)
J. Echols(RSo)
R. Ghea(RFr)
X. Newsom(So)
DJ Broughton(Fr)
Group rating: C+
A very interesting room. One experienced starter and then a few who are very athletic for the position and can play multiple roles, In-line, split out wide and in the backfield as a lead blocker. Until some of the potential is fulfilled, I still have some question marks
OT- J. Simmons(Sr)
S. Ramil(Jr)
J. Strand(Sr)
TJ Hedrick(RFr)
W. Zierer(Fr)
M. Mathis(Fr)
IOL- C. Best(Sr)
C. Skinner(Jr)
K. Ellis(So)
T. Buster(RFr)
J. Ward(RFr)
B. McWhorter(Fr)
M. Lundy-Foster(Fr)
P. Pritchett(Fr)
Group rating: C+
We could’ve used a quality starter at OG with more experience and another quality OT, that could play both ends. We have filled some glaring holes at the very least.
I didn’t list everyone on, some deeper on the depth chart and I might be slightly off on some eligibility or redshirt years but did what i could.
Overall offense rating: B
What would your position group ratings be?
T. Ti’a(RFr/So?)
L. Hewlett(RFr)
R. Brush(Fr)
Group rating: B+
With a more experienced backup QB, this group would be an A, with the QB1 we have in Brown.
RB- J. Cobb(Sr)
B. Washington(Jr)
N. Davenport(So)
O. Mabson ll (RFr)
A. Henderson (RFr)
Group rating: A-
Should make for a great 3 man rotation, to keep each other fresh, and all 3 bring something a lil bit different to the table. Cobb more of a slasher, Washington a bruiser and Davenport the best blocker. All 3 have also proven they can catch the ball out of the backfield.
WR- K.Singleton(Jr)
J. Coger(So)
C. Nimrod(Sr)
C. Neptune(So)
B. Cain(RSo)
S. Turner(RFr)
D. Smith(RFr)
K. Pettigrew(RFr)
B. Marchese(Fr)
D. Spencer(Fr)
B. Williams(Fr)
Group rating: B-
I expect one more addition to this rotation, which should ultimately land this rating at a B. Proven playmakers in this system should really help this room, while having some really, really good young guys with potential.
TE/HB- J. Johnson(Sr)
J. Echols(RSo)
R. Ghea(RFr)
X. Newsom(So)
DJ Broughton(Fr)
Group rating: C+
A very interesting room. One experienced starter and then a few who are very athletic for the position and can play multiple roles, In-line, split out wide and in the backfield as a lead blocker. Until some of the potential is fulfilled, I still have some question marks
OT- J. Simmons(Sr)
S. Ramil(Jr)
J. Strand(Sr)
TJ Hedrick(RFr)
W. Zierer(Fr)
M. Mathis(Fr)
IOL- C. Best(Sr)
C. Skinner(Jr)
K. Ellis(So)
T. Buster(RFr)
J. Ward(RFr)
B. McWhorter(Fr)
M. Lundy-Foster(Fr)
P. Pritchett(Fr)
Group rating: C+
We could’ve used a quality starter at OG with more experience and another quality OT, that could play both ends. We have filled some glaring holes at the very least.
I didn’t list everyone on, some deeper on the depth chart and I might be slightly off on some eligibility or redshirt years but did what i could.
Overall offense rating: B
What would your position group ratings be?
This post was edited on 1/16/26 at 5:03 pm
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Posted on 1/14/26 at 12:57 am to TigerProwl24
QB - A-
RB - B
TE - C-
OL - C-
WR - B-
RB - B
TE - C-
OL - C-
WR - B-
Posted on 1/14/26 at 5:17 am to TigerProwl24
Great. After reading your list, Im gonna have to lear 22 new starters names again
Posted on 1/14/26 at 5:54 am to LanierSpots
We better be on a QB quick next yr. Tenn got blocked out and gonna hurt them
Posted on 1/14/26 at 6:45 am to LanierSpots
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ISWYDTPosted on 1/14/26 at 7:08 am to CorchJay
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OL - C-
Posted on 1/14/26 at 8:57 am to LanierSpots
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Great. After reading your list, Im gonna have to lear 22 new starters names again
Don't waste your time.. most will probably be gone after next season. Today's college football..
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 8:58 am
Posted on 1/14/26 at 10:17 am to TigerProwl24
QB - B
RB - A-
WR - B
TE - C
OL - D
RB - A-
WR - B
TE - C
OL - D
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:14 am to AUCom96
I mostly agree with the OP.
QB- I give Brown an A, but the rest of the room is a C-, so I'm at a B+ for the room as a whole.
RB- I give an A. I think this is the best RB room we've had in a while.
WR- is a B+ to me. We don't have an elite talent like Cam this year, but I think the room is overall deeper.
TE- C. I like Echols and Broughton long term and I like the potential of Ghea still.
OL- C. I think the OTs we brought in are pretty good, but not elite and have questions. I don't like that there's nothing behind them and no one to push them and make them earn the starting job. I think we are just weak at C and both guard positions.
As a whole for the offense I'm thinking like B-/C+ area.
QB- I give Brown an A, but the rest of the room is a C-, so I'm at a B+ for the room as a whole.
RB- I give an A. I think this is the best RB room we've had in a while.
WR- is a B+ to me. We don't have an elite talent like Cam this year, but I think the room is overall deeper.
TE- C. I like Echols and Broughton long term and I like the potential of Ghea still.
OL- C. I think the OTs we brought in are pretty good, but not elite and have questions. I don't like that there's nothing behind them and no one to push them and make them earn the starting job. I think we are just weak at C and both guard positions.
As a whole for the offense I'm thinking like B-/C+ area.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:30 am to jt33
I should’ve given an average of the position ratings, as an overall rating. It would be like an 85
Posted on 1/14/26 at 11:32 am to jt33
I edited and gave an overall B. I’ll do defense next
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:21 pm to TigerProwl24
I expect Cobb to play the slot a good bit. This staff is going to put the best players on the field. Cobb would be dangerous catching a slot screen.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 3:26 pm to AUX3
Maybe but we have guys like Neptune, Cain, Marchese and Spencer for those concepts. Spencer was a RB until his junior year in high school at Saraland. You may be right but just saying
This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 3:55 pm
Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:37 pm to TigerProwl24
Yea I really have no idea, but it sounded good.
Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:41 pm to AUX3
I do think we will get Cobb the ball in creative ways, with screens, flats and angles
Posted on 1/15/26 at 7:54 am to TigerProwl24
I'm just looking forward to hopefully outstanding TE play, we've been missing that for a while
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I’ve seen people on here say that Washington is bad at pass blocking so I went digging and looked up PFFs pass blocking effectiveness based on their careers so far and here is what I found.
1. Davenport. Davenport graded highest in pass protection among the RB room. In 2025 at his season-long PFF pass blocking grade was 71.4 with a season high 71.6 in one and season low of 55.4. Golesh emphasizes RB pass pro heavily, and reports highlight the backfield’s effectiveness in protection as a “priority.”
2. Washington. Washington is the most physical and willing protector, with a big jump in 2025. His overall PFF grades hovered around 60 in games, but pass blocking was a weaker spot in some matchups. I couldn’t find a listed high, but his season low was 3.4, though scouting notes call it “not a massive strength” yet serviceable due to his size, leverage, and former safety toughness. He’s often described as the “thunder” back who can stonewall with power, making him a good early-down/third-down option. Upside is high in Golesh’s scheme.
3. Mabson. This was the surprise to me. Mabson was praised by coaches Nix and Freeze in 2025 for looking “good” in pass pro, being “physical enough,” and being “a big part of that pass protection.” As a RSF, he’s shown growth in identifying looks and engaging blockers, especially after stepping up due to roster changes. Very few snaps mean no real PFF data, but his build and willingness suggest he could be a solid contributor.
4. Cobb. Cobb struggles in pass protection due to his lighter frame and emphasis on elusiveness over power. Scouting reports note he “often struggles to stand up blitzers” and “lacks power to anchor,” with effectiveness around 31% in some draft projections. He’s more likely to be subbed out on obvious passing downs, as his game is built on speed and burst rather than blocking.
5. Henderson. Alvin didn’t get any pff blocking stats. He played in 1 game.
1. Davenport. Davenport graded highest in pass protection among the RB room. In 2025 at his season-long PFF pass blocking grade was 71.4 with a season high 71.6 in one and season low of 55.4. Golesh emphasizes RB pass pro heavily, and reports highlight the backfield’s effectiveness in protection as a “priority.”
2. Washington. Washington is the most physical and willing protector, with a big jump in 2025. His overall PFF grades hovered around 60 in games, but pass blocking was a weaker spot in some matchups. I couldn’t find a listed high, but his season low was 3.4, though scouting notes call it “not a massive strength” yet serviceable due to his size, leverage, and former safety toughness. He’s often described as the “thunder” back who can stonewall with power, making him a good early-down/third-down option. Upside is high in Golesh’s scheme.
3. Mabson. This was the surprise to me. Mabson was praised by coaches Nix and Freeze in 2025 for looking “good” in pass pro, being “physical enough,” and being “a big part of that pass protection.” As a RSF, he’s shown growth in identifying looks and engaging blockers, especially after stepping up due to roster changes. Very few snaps mean no real PFF data, but his build and willingness suggest he could be a solid contributor.
4. Cobb. Cobb struggles in pass protection due to his lighter frame and emphasis on elusiveness over power. Scouting reports note he “often struggles to stand up blitzers” and “lacks power to anchor,” with effectiveness around 31% in some draft projections. He’s more likely to be subbed out on obvious passing downs, as his game is built on speed and burst rather than blocking.
5. Henderson. Alvin didn’t get any pff blocking stats. He played in 1 game.
Posted on 1/15/26 at 8:03 pm to auburn2eugene
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Davenport graded highest in pass protection among the RB room
I expect this trend to continue. Great asset to have for your 3rd back
Posted on 1/16/26 at 3:38 pm to auburn2eugene
Same. Might as well keep this updated. Added a few
Posted on 1/16/26 at 7:22 pm to TigerProwl24
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