Bryce Deas predicted to emerge as key player for Auburn Tigers in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Auburn linebacker Bryce Deas is forecasted to break out during the 2026 college football season, according to Chris Hummer and Matt Zeitz of 247Sports. Deas, who logged 12 tackles and created eight pressures as a true freshman, is expected to gain significant recognition as he steps into a larger role this season. He is among several younger players on Auburn's defensive side, building upon his experience alongside returning teammates. Deas came to Auburn as the No. 27 linebacker from the 2025 class and represents a growing pipeline from St. Frances Academy in Maryland.
- •Bryce Deas recorded 12 tackles and eight pressures as a true freshman.
- •He is among the returning Auburn linebackers for the upcoming season.
- •Deas was ranked as the No. 27 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class.
- •He attended St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.
- •247Sports predicts a breakout season for Deas in 2026.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Deas is forecasted to 'break out' for the Auburn Tigers in 2026
"Chris Hummer and Matt Zeitz of 247Sports predicts that the college football world will know the name Bryce Deas by the end of the 2026 season.
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