Auburn Hopes Small WR Makes Big Impact
The Auburn Tigers have added a 5-foot-6 wide receiver to the team, but he has a history of overachieving in college football.
Auburn's football team has added a new wide receiver named Tray Taylor, who has garnered attention not for his stature, but for his potential. Hailing from Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Troy Trojans, Taylor is a compact 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, figures which have sparked debate. Auburn lists him at 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, a measurement that appears more plausible according to fall camp footage.
Fans have taken to social media with a mix of humor and skepticism, one joking "this must be a coach's son practicing for fun" (@WilliiamHBonney). Despite his diminutive size, Taylor possesses the skills to make a mark for the Tigers. During his time at Troy, he amassed 30 receptions for nearly 500 yards and three touchdowns, while also running for 52 yards and another score.
He also has kick and punt return experience, honed at Coastal Carolina. Taylor's journey to Auburn began after he was a second team Junior College All-American in 2023, catching 39 passes for 850 yards and nine touchdowns at Tyler Junior College. Auburn, down a wide receiver following Duke Smith's dismissal in June for alleged rule violations, is aiming to rebuild its program under new coach Alex Golesh.
Taylor's arrival provides the Tigers with improved numbers in practice and a proven contributor from a previous season. With Cam Coleman transferring to Texas Longhorns, Auburn will need players like Taylor to step up and carry the team's identity. If Taylor's past performance is any indication, he has the ability to contribute at the highest level of college football, potentially wrapping up a promising college career.
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