But backs Rudi Johnson and Heath Evans and wide receiver Ronney Daniels chose to enter the NFL draft. Auburn lost 13 lettermen on offense. The team has worked on strength and conditioning, Mazzone said, which the coach hopes will give the Tigers an edge. We may not be better, but nobody will be in better shape. Freshmen report Aug. 4.
Most players get only a few weeks off from practice and classes a year.
The coaching staff understands and supports the decision of Evans, Johnson and Daniels to leave school and enter the NFL draft. Ken Williams, president of the club, said there are around 1,000 dues-paying members in Cullman County. The annual club scholarship was awarded to Cullman High graduate Crystal Mosley, who plans to major in civil engineering.