Auburn’s Top Freaks: Meet the Tigers Defying Limits and Shaking Up College Football

FELDMAN: This was a big get for the Tigers. While at Georgia Tech, Singleton was a 2023 freshman All-American at Georgia Tech (56 passes for 754 yards and three TDs, plus 131 rushing yards and a TD). A decorated high school sprinter, Singleton ran track at Tech too, clocking a 10.32 100 meters in one race he won. (His personal best in the 100 is 10.20.) Pound for pound, the former 5-10, 180-pound Georgia state champion in the 100, 200 and 400 meters is very strong. He squatted 550 pounds and clocked over 23 mph on the GPS.

FELDMAN: In two seasons with the Tigers, he has a combined 80 tackles, 14.5 TFLs and eight sacks. He doesn’t turn 20 until a few weeks into this season. Last year, when he had 11 TFLs and seven sacks, he was at his best in the Iron Bowl, when he had six tackles, two TFLs, forced a fumble and a fumble recovery. The 6-6, 285-pound junior squatted 700 pounds this offseason and bench pressed 415.

Feldman added 100 names to his list before the 2025 season–three Auburn Tigers made the list.

FELDMAN: The former five-star recruit was overshadowed by Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams last year, but Coleman had a terrific true freshman season in his own right, catching 37 passes for 598 yards and eight TDs. In Auburn’s last three games, he had 22 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns. The 6-3, 201-pounder has been clocked at over 23 mph on the GPS in games and in practice. This offseason, he squatted 540 pounds and power cleaned 305.

I rely on the intel from coaches, schools, teammates, parents, NFL scouts, NFL Scouting Combine trainers and agents. As you can see, the hardest part of this project is keeping it to 100. To think, when I first started the list, there were only 10.

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman has been putting together a “College Football Freaks” list since 2005. Feldman notates the most athletic, the strongest, and the most physically impressive players in college football before the start of every season.

Every year, before the college football season kicks into high gear, Bruce Feldman embarks on his relentless quest to spotlight the most jaw-droppingly athletic and physically dominant players across the nation. Since 2005, his “College Football Freaks” list has evolved from a modest top ten into a sprawling showcase of 100 elite athletes who blend raw power, blistering speed, and muscle-bound tenacity. Trust me, pulling together this list isn’t a breeze—it’s a grind fueled by inside scoops from coaches, teammates, scouts, and even the families behind these gridiron beasts. This season, three standout Tigers from Auburn secured their spots, flashing strength and speed that’ll leave fans and foes alike in awe. The buzz around these Tigers isn’t just hype; their numbers and workouts speak volumes—think 700-pound squats and GPS readings hitting 23-plus mph. And if you think that’s impressive, wait till you see the freaks lining up against Auburn in 2025—top-tier talent from Alabama, Vanderbilt, Baylor, and beyond ready to throw down. Ready to dive deep into what makes these players true freaks of college football? LEARN MORE

‘Freaks’ Auburn will face in 2025

No. 2 – OT, Kadyn Proctor (Alabama)
No. 15 – TE, Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt)
No. 20 – C, Parker Brailsford (Alabama)
No. 27 – OG, Jaeden Roberts (Alabama)
No. 49 – WR, Josh Cameron (Baylor)
No. 55 – RB, Jaydn Ott (Oklahoma)
No. 67 – CB, Kolbey Taylor (Vanderbilt)
No. 82 – S, Robert Spears-Jennings (Oklahoma)
No. 92 – Edge, Micah Wing (Ball State)
No. 96 – OG, Micah Morris (Georgia)