Ten offensive newcomers set to make first impression at Auburn A-Day game

Auburn’s first A-Day game of the spring game will take place on Saturday at 1 p.m (2p.m. ET).

The annual spring game will be available for streaming on SEC Network Plus via the ESPN plus App.

Eleven transfers and freshmen will take the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time on Saturday. They will be making their first public impressions in front of Auburn fans who have followed their recruitments and practices all the way to this moment.

On offense, there are six transfers and four early enrollee freshmen who will be getting their first game-like action as Tigers.

Jr. RB, Brian Battie

A former 1,000 yard rusher at USF a year ago, Battie is ready to raise the level of play in Auburn’s running back room. Expect to see Battie in action on Saturday as he is more than likely competing for the backup running back spot, and a role of his own.

Height/Weight: 5-7 165

Jersey number: 21

Stats at USF: 31 games, 280 carries, 1,842 yards, 10 touchdowns

Quoteworthy: To be able to see an all-American guy with his production that he has put up to be in the portal. For us with Tank leaving, it was a need for us and to have a guy like him to jump in there, I was ecstatic. So I got an opporutunity to cut on his film and it speaks for itself – Cadillac Williams on Battie

Sr. WR, Nick Mardner

Mardner has now played for both Hawaii and Cincinnati. He played for Auburn receivers coach Marcus Davis while at Hawaii. He will be competing for a starting spot on Saturday.

Height/Weight: 6-6 209

Jersey number: 8

Stats at Cincinnati: 19 catches, 218 yards, 3 touchdowns

Quoteworthy: He brings you another element. There’s room to grow, but he brings a bigger body and bigger target. That’s always good to have a target that can help you on the perimeter. – Marcus Davis on Mardner

Jr. TE, Rivaldo Fairweather

Fairweather enters Auburn as a proven playmaker. He has gotten high praise from several different coaches throughout the spring and is one of the most anticipated newcomers. He will see plenty of action Saturday at different positions.

Height/Weight: 6-4 251

Jersey number: 13

Stats at FIU: 21 games, 54 catches, 838 yards, and 5 touchdowns

Quoteworthy: You know, he brings the stretching the field aspect of it, he is running by folks out there. And to see that, he’s going to be a mismatch problem. In the passing game he has really good hands. He caught a dig route over the middle yesterday and it was—to have a big body like that come across the middle, it helps with our quarterback’s trust that he can make those catches. – Ben Aigamaua on Fairweather

Jr. OT, Dillon Wade

Wade is expected to be the starter at left tackle for Auburn going into the A-Day game. He was a former starting left and right tackle while at Tulsa.

Height/Weight: 6-4 296

Jersey number: 52

Quoteworthy: Coach Montgomery is an outstanding person. He’s a great playcaller. I really appreciate him giving me this opportunity because he gave me this same opportunity out of high school. I haven’t taken that for granted. He was one of the first people that made me feel like I could play at this level. – Wade on Auburn OC Philip Montgomery

Sr. OT, Gunner Britton

Britton is expected to start at right tackle for Auburn going into the A-Day game. He has been a multi-year at Western Kentucky.

Height/Weight: 6-6 305

Jersey number: 53

Quoteworthy: The family environment for sure. Everyone here, everybody I’ve talked to are very nice people. You can tell everybody here loves Auburn. Everybody that I talked to had a family member or somebody that played at Auburn. I wanted to go to a place that is taking me in as family. At the end of the day, I’ll be a part of Auburn football for the rest of my life. That means a lot to me. – Britton

Sr. OC, Avery Jones

Jones is expected to start at center for Auburn going into the A-Day game. He started at center for two years at East Carolina.

Height/Weight: 6-4 302

Jersey number: 66

Quoteworthy: The center, being the leader of the offensive line, has to connect with everybody. In a game there has to be great chemistry for everybody to be successful. As a center at ECU I felt like a leader. I came in as a transfer and I started pretty much after the first game. I think as a center being a leader and just bonding with those guys all coming to a new place together — that might be a bond in and of itself. – Jones

Jr. OT, Izavion Miller

Miller, a JUCO transfer, has been a strong addition according to offensive line coach Jake Thornton who helped flip him from Ole Miss. He will be competing for a starting tackle spot.

Height/Weight: 6-5 313

Jersey number: 72

Quoteworthy: Watching him grow from camp one to camp two, that was all I needed to see about what his growth potential will be given a true offseason in a college weight program. Then watching him develop as a sophomore in JUCO, and how well coached he was and the good stuff he did. That’s all I needed to see. – Jake Thornton on Miller

Fresh. OL, Connor Lew

Lew has been a bright spot as a young player. He has been working with the second team and has been seen with the first team at least once. Lew is going to get most of the reps as he moves from center to guard.

Height/Weight: 6-3 278

Jersey number: 75

Quoteworthy: I think we hit a home run with Connor Lew. – Hugh Freeze on Lew.

Fresh. OG, Bradyn Joiner

Joiner was Auburn’s first commitment of his class. He is now learning the ropes and should get some quality playing time at guard during A-Day.

Height/Weight: 6-2 341

Jersey number: 55

Quoteworthy: Auburn is the hometown school. It’s just home for me. It’s a great program and a great environment. – Joiner

Fresh. OL, Clay Wedin

Wedin has worked at both guard and tackle early on. He is still getting his feet wet and learning the ropes but will get some play in the A-Day game.

Height/Weight: 6-5 306

Jersey number: 76

Quoteworthy: I know Auburn is where I want to be no matter what happens with this program. At the end of the day I want to be an Auburn man. I’m committed to the school, not a coach or because they have a new facility, even though it’s amazing. – Wedin