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Following flip to Auburn, redshirt season, Tyler Johnson sees 'hard work paying off'

Justin Hokansonby:Justin Hokanson09/03/24

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Tyler Johnson (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)
Tyler Johnson (Photo by Matt Rudolph/Auburn Live)

AUBURN -- Tyler Johnson was interested in Auburn, but the interest wasn't reciprocated early on in his recruitment. He visited for Big Cat Weekend in 2022, but didn't receive an offer. Bryan Harsin was the coach then, but after Harsin was fired and Hugh Freeze was hired, things changed. Freeze was already recruiting the Texas Tech commit to Liberty. So, when he had the opportunity to offer Johnson a scholarship to Auburn, it didn't take long for Johnson to accept the offer. Read what Johnson had to say about ending up at Auburn, starting at left tackle in the opener and more...

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