Byrum Brown eyes NFL draft with strong SEC season at Auburn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Byrum Brown, Auburn's starting quarterback for the 2026 season, is looking to enhance his NFL draft stock through a successful run in the SEC. After throwing for over 3,158 yards, 28 touchdowns, and rushing for over 1,000 yards in his previous season at USF, he brings substantial experience to Auburn. Playing under coach Alex Golesh, who he previously thrived alongside, Brown aims to replicate his 3,000-yard passing success while familiarizing himself with SEC competition. With his top receivers transferring alongside him, Brown could reach significant passing milestones this season, prompting attention from NFL scouts for the 2027 draft.
- •Brown is Auburn's starting QB for the 2026 season.
- •He previously threw for 3,158 yards and 28 touchdowns at USF.
- •Brown's dual-threat ability draws comparisons to Cam Newton and Nick Marshall.
- •He aims to surpass 10,000 career passing yards this season.
- •Four top receivers from USF will join him at Auburn.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Byrum Brown's NFL draft buzz could rise with successful SEC season
"A successful senior season against SEC defenses could catapult Byrum Brown's NFL draft stock writes ESPN's Jordan Reid.
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