Auburn's Colby Wooden, Derick Hall announce plans to enter NFL Draft
AUBURN — To nobody’s surprise, arguably Auburn’s two best football players announced their intentions to enter the NFL Draft, as Colby Wooden and Derick Hall released social media videos on Tuesday.
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“It’s been an amazing ride, a wonderful journey, and I want to say thank you to everyone who has been with me the last few years,” Wooden said. “With that being said, I’d like to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft.”
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Wooden will finish his Auburn career with 153 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss and 14 sacks.
Wooden is projected a 3rd-4th-round pick in next year’s draft.
“Wow. I don’t know where to start,” Hall said. “Auburn family, I just want to say thank you. It’s been nothing short of amazing. My time is up and it’s a lot to process. This time here has been great. If I had to pick Auburn all over again, I’d do it 1,000 times over. If you love Auburn, it’ll love you back. I know I’ll be able to come home. With all that being said, I’d like to enter my name into the 2023 NFL Draft.”
Hall finishes his Auburn career with 146 tackles, 29.5 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks.
Hall is projected a 2nd-round pick in next year’s draft.
Departures of Wooden, Hall leave Auburn defensive line thin entering 2023
The departures of Wooden and Hall will leave Auburn with an enormous hole along the defensive line. Only starter Marcus Harris is slated to return with starting experience. Here’s how the Tigers’ defensive line shakes out as of right now.
| Current | Year Entering 2023 |
| Marcus Harris | Senior |
| Jeffrey M’ba | Junior |
| Jayson Jones | Junior |
| Dylan Brooks | RS Sophomore |
| Tobechi Okoli | RS Sophomore |
| Marquis Robinson | RS Sophomore |
| Enyce Sledge | RS Freshman |
| Garrison Walker (WO) | Senior |
| Hayden Brice (WO) | Senior |
| Godwin Owolabi (WO) | RS Sophomore |
| Jackson Kelly (WO) | RS Sophomore |
| Joe Frazier Jr. (WO) | Sophomore |
| Darron Reed (commitment) | Freshman |
| Brenton Williams (commitment) | Freshman |
| Ashley Williams (commitment) | Freshman |
| Wilky Denaud (commitment) | Freshman |
