Auburn football fans keep asking about Kail Ellis and with the Tigers continuing to search for answers along the offensive line, it's becoming a legitimate question for Alex Golesh. Ellis started games last season when Auburn needed help on the interior and held his own despite being only 17 years old. That has left fans wondering why he hasn't received a bigger opportunity this season, especially with Auburn struggling to generate consistent push at center. Golesh's recent comments about Ellis didn't exactly sound like those of a coach preparing to make him a major part of the rotation. That's notable considering how enthusiastically Golesh has discussed players like Omar Mabson, Gavin Jenkins and Eric Winters. But Auburn has already shown a willingness to make changes. The Tigers have changed both guard spots, and the results have improved. Could center eventually be next? Cole Best has struggled at times and acknowledged his performance against Tennessee wasn't good enough. However, he's also been named a captain three times and remains one of the most prominent leaders inside Auburn's locker room alongside Byrum Brown. If Auburn does eventually make a change at center, there's another possibility. Instead of simply replacing Best with Ellis, Auburn could move Kenneth McManus to center and insert Ellis at guard, something the Tigers experimented with during the spring. With Georgia waiting after the bye week, Auburn's offensive line remains one of the biggest personnel decisions facing Golesh and his staff. Is it finally time to find a role for Kail Ellis? #Auburn #AuburnFootball #WarEagle Photo Credit: Nelson Chenault IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Auburn football fans keep asking about Kail Ellis and with the Tigers continuing to search for answers along the offensive line, it's becoming a legitimate question for Alex Golesh. Ellis started games last season when Auburn needed help on the interior and held his own despite being only 17 years old. That has left fans wondering why he hasn't received a bigger opportunity this season, especially with Auburn struggling to generate consistent push at center. Golesh's recent comments about Ellis didn't exactly sound like those of a coach preparing to make him a major part of the rotation. That's notable considering how enthusiastically Golesh has discussed players like Omar Mabson, Gavin Jenkins and Eric Winters. But Auburn has already shown a willingness to make changes. The Tigers have changed both guard spots, and the results have improved. Could center eventually be next? Cole Best has struggled at times and acknowledged his performance against Tennessee wasn't good enough. However, he's also been named a captain three times and remains one of the most prominent leaders inside Auburn's locker room alongside Byrum Brown. If Auburn does eventually make a change at center, there's another possibility. Instead of simply replacing Best with Ellis, Auburn could move Kenneth McManus to center and insert Ellis at guard, something the Tigers experimented with during the spring. With Georgia waiting after the bye week, Auburn's offensive line remains one of the biggest personnel decisions facing Golesh and his staff. Is it finally time to find a role for Kail Ellis? #Auburn #AuburnFootball #WarEagle
Photo Credit: Nelson Chenault IMAGN
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