Observation: Transfer QB Payton Thorne running with the '1s' during first Auburn fall practice
AUBURN — Auburn football started fall camp on Thursday and the media is allowed to view a portion of practice. During that limited viewing window, Payton Thorne was running the the “1s” during quarterback and running back drills.
Backup running back Damari Alston was taking handoffs from Thorne, while Thorne was working behind a first-team offensive line of (from left to right) Dillon Wade, Tate Johnson, Avery Jones, Kam Stutts and Gunner Britton.
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Head coach Hugh Freeze was asked about Thorne during his press conference before the Tigers started practice, with Freeze praising Thorne’s dedication since his arrival to campus after transferring from Michigan State.
“It’s impossible for you not to visit with Payton because he demands it,” Freeze said. “My phone every day, ‘hey coach, you have any free time today? Hey coach, you have any free time?’ I love that about him. I feel very comfortably with who he is, his leaderships, his desire and preparation, his football IQ, but you have to make plays. I haven’t seen that yet and truthfully, I’m excited about the competition between he, Robby (Ashford) and Holden (Geriner). It’ll make them all better.”
