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Peyton Barber entering draft
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:13 pm
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"I have decided to forego my eligibility at Auburn and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. This was a very tough decision for many reasons but after my family and I prayed about it, I know I am ready for the next step and that this is the best decision for me. Auburn is a special place and having the opportunity to play football at Auburn has been a dream come true. I am close to graduating, so I will continue to work towards my degree even as I pursue my dream to play in the NFL. I would like to thank all of my coaches and all of the support staff at Auburn, especially Coach (Gus) Malzahn, Coach (Rhett) Lashlee and Coach (Tim) Horton. Thank you to all of my teammates as well. Lastly, thank you to the best fans in the world! I will always be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle!"
"I have decided to forego my eligibility at Auburn and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. This was a very tough decision for many reasons but after my family and I prayed about it, I know I am ready for the next step and that this is the best decision for me. Auburn is a special place and having the opportunity to play football at Auburn has been a dream come true. I am close to graduating, so I will continue to work towards my degree even as I pursue my dream to play in the NFL. I would like to thank all of my coaches and all of the support staff at Auburn, especially Coach (Gus) Malzahn, Coach (Rhett) Lashlee and Coach (Tim) Horton. Thank you to all of my teammates as well. Lastly, thank you to the best fans in the world! I will always be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle!"
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 5:16 pm
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Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:13 pm to BowlJackson
I got the notification too. Stunned.
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 5:16 pm
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:14 pm to BowlJackson
Lol ok
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:14 pm to BowlJackson
Nice hope it works out.
Jovon,kerryon,and Roc will be just fine.
Jovon,kerryon,and Roc will be just fine.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:15 pm to CrazyCadillac
Peyton Barber's surprising year took another unexpected turn Monday.
The running back surprisingly declared for the NFL Draft to barely beat the league's deadline.
Barber issued this statement to AL.com:
"I have decided to forego my eligibility at Auburn and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. This was a very tough decision for many reasons but after my family and I prayed about it, I know I am ready for the next step and that this is the best decision for me. Auburn is a special place and having the opportunity to play football at Auburn has been a dream come true. I am close to graduating, so I will continue to work towards my degree even as I pursue my dream to play in the NFL. I would like to thank all of my coaches and all of the support staff at Auburn, especially Coach (Gus) Malzahn, Coach (Rhett) Lashlee and Coach (Tim) Horton. Thank you to all of my teammates as well. Lastly, thank you to the best fans in the world! I will always be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle!"
The running back surprisingly declared for the NFL Draft to barely beat the league's deadline.
Barber issued this statement to AL.com:
"I have decided to forego my eligibility at Auburn and enter the 2016 NFL Draft. This was a very tough decision for many reasons but after my family and I prayed about it, I know I am ready for the next step and that this is the best decision for me. Auburn is a special place and having the opportunity to play football at Auburn has been a dream come true. I am close to graduating, so I will continue to work towards my degree even as I pursue my dream to play in the NFL. I would like to thank all of my coaches and all of the support staff at Auburn, especially Coach (Gus) Malzahn, Coach (Rhett) Lashlee and Coach (Tim) Horton. Thank you to all of my teammates as well. Lastly, thank you to the best fans in the world! I will always be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle!"
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:19 pm to BowlJackson
Man. Dude is not talented enough to play RB in the NFL. He should enjoy his final year of CFB.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:19 pm to BowlJackson
I don't see him even getting drafted. Hope I'm wrong.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:19 pm to jangalang
Probably the best thing for him. His stats were going to take a hit next year anyway. Jovon became the man, Kerryon's talent will demand more playing time, and Roc needs some love too.
I love Peyton, he's a good RB, but honestly the least talented of those 4 guys.
I love Peyton, he's a good RB, but honestly the least talented of those 4 guys.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:20 pm to allin2010
He was not going to get near as much PT next year with Jovon and Kerryon in the backfield next year. Probably decided to go based on that he sure won't rush for 1000 yards next year.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:20 pm to BowlJackson
I hope it works out for him.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:21 pm to BowlJackson
It's a position we can afford to lose one to the draft. Once I saw how good Jovon can move the ball, it occurred to me Peyton Barber was in his way. Peyton will be ok in the NFL. He doesn't have the greatest vision as a runner, but he's strong and can move quick at the LOS.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:21 pm to BowlJackson
He's a better back than Roc
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:21 pm to AUCE05
quote:
He should enjoy his final year of CFB.
He has two years left, he was a RS Sophomore this year.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:22 pm to BowlJackson
Really hope he gets drafted. At times he carried our team this year
Good luck
Good luck
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:24 pm to CrazyCadillac
Barber lacks vision. He's a workhorse, nothing more.
Roc has way more potential, he just hasn't had much of a chance yet.
Roc has way more potential, he just hasn't had much of a chance yet.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:26 pm to BowlJackson
And Roc lacks a lot more, he couldn't will us to wins like Peyton did this year.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:26 pm to BowlJackson
Roc has had chances, he hasn't earned more. If he wasn't so hyped coming out of high school no way he would be seeing the field.
I was really excited to get him and hopefully he can still salvage a career but he's been really disappointing so far.
I was really excited to get him and hopefully he can still salvage a career but he's been really disappointing so far.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:30 pm to RandySavage
Dat spin move doh.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:33 pm to CrazyCadillac
Yeah, he's not going to carry it 30 times a game and take a beating like Barber did, but we're not going to need him too either.
Put Roc in the right role and he can hit home runs for us. Barber was never going to do that. In 250 rushes he had two go over 20 yards.
Put Roc in the right role and he can hit home runs for us. Barber was never going to do that. In 250 rushes he had two go over 20 yards.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 5:33 pm to BowlJackson
Here's how I see it...
Considering what we've read before about his learning disability, it might be the case that the struggle to stay eligible is more difficult for him in his opinion than the struggle to TRY to get drafted. (At the very least I would see some team giving a guy who was able to produce like he did in the SEC a FA shot.)
And then? What if his dream doesn't work out? Then he can always come back to school on Auburn's dime (we have that program) and finish his degree at his own, non-NCAA monitored, level and pace.
Best of luck to him.
Considering what we've read before about his learning disability, it might be the case that the struggle to stay eligible is more difficult for him in his opinion than the struggle to TRY to get drafted. (At the very least I would see some team giving a guy who was able to produce like he did in the SEC a FA shot.)
And then? What if his dream doesn't work out? Then he can always come back to school on Auburn's dime (we have that program) and finish his degree at his own, non-NCAA monitored, level and pace.
Best of luck to him.
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