Auburn head coach Alex Golesh addressed the media on the eve of the first preseason camp, offering a clear picture of the team's medical landscape. His remarks came as the program prepares to transition from spring drills to full‑scale fall preparations.
Golesh confirmed that Devin Williams will be the sole player unavailable for the opening camp due to a torn ACL. The injury will keep Williams out of action for the foreseeable future, but the coach emphasized that the rest of the squad is largely intact.
The coach noted that most players will enter camp in good health, though a handful will be limited as they recover from post‑spring surgeries. He added that three athletes who underwent shoulder procedures are on track to be cleared this week, a development that bolsters the depth chart.
Players Expected to Be Fully Ready
Christian Neptune and Champ Anthony are both slated to be ready for camp, according to Golesh. Their availability adds experience to the backfield and secondary, respectively, and should help stabilize those units early in the workout schedule.
De'marcus Riddick, who battled shoulder issues last fall, is also expected to be fully fit. The coach said the player has progressed well in rehabilitation and will participate without restrictions.
Bryson Washington, Jonathan Echols, and Stanton Ramil are slated to receive significant playing time during the upcoming practices. Ramil, who was limited during the spring due to injury, is now back in the mix, while Echols and Washington have been highlighted for their conditioning work as they prepare for increased workloads.
Overall, the coaching staff projects a competitive environment in which healthy bodies and fresh conditioning will shape the team's early development. With only one major injury to manage, the focus will shift to integrating the returning players and evaluating the readiness of those who have been sidelined for part of the offseason.