Auburn’s football program kicked off preseason practice on August 5 at the Woltosz Football Performance Center, launching a two‑week camp that will culminate in the season‑opener against Baylor in Atlanta.
Safety An'Quon Fegans was on the field in full contact during the opening session, while cornerback Shamar Arnoux was observed rehabbing during individual and team drills.
Veterans such as safety Champ Anthony, linebacker De'marcus Riddick, tight end Jonathan Echols and offensive lineman Stanton Ramil took part in the early workouts; Ramil wore a brace on his right knee but moved fluidly throughout the drills.
Safety Sylvester Smith‑Reed joined the non‑contact portion of practice, and the coaching staff reported no publicly disclosed injuries at this stage.
Edge rusher Da'Shawn Womack attended practice, his recent reckless‑driving arrest having been handled internally by the program.
The first offensive line rotation featured Cole Best, Cole Skinner, Jo Simmons and Stanton Ramil, while wide receiver DeShawn Spencer consistently aligned with the top unit and running back Omar Mabson took second‑string hand‑offs behind Jeremiah Cobb.
Camp Outlook
Coaches emphasized the competitive nature of the camp and the importance of building chemistry before the highly anticipated Atlanta matchup, noting that the roster’s depth and health will be critical factors as the season approaches.