The Southeastern Conference named Auburn football linebacker Shadarius Toodle SEC Freshman of the Week after his performance against Arkansas on Saturday.
It has been said all offseason that the depth in the Auburn linebacker room is strong, and last weekend's game against the Arkansas Razorbacks proved it. Auburn was already down a linebacker in Bryce Deas, who has been confirmed to be out for the season after undergoing surgery on his hand and wrist, and then lost De'Marcus Riddick early in the first half to a right foot injury.
The next man up was true freshman Shadarius Toodle, who made an impact quickly. He recorded 11 total tackles, three sacks, one pass breakup, and 4.5 tackles for loss. He consistently pressured Arkansas quarterback KJ
Jackson throughout the game.
Auburn could really use more performances like that from its defense, as it has been last in the SEC in total defense the last two weeks. Expect Toodle to see more snaps going forward alongside Elijah Melendez as the Tigers prepare to hit the road for Mississippi State.
Kickoff between the Tigers and Bulldogs is set for 11 a.m. CT on Saturday.
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