Cam Coleman, Jackson Arnold earn spots on Maxwell Award watch list
Quarterback Jackson Arnold and wide receiver Cam Coleman are expected to be colossal playmakers for the Auburn Tigers in 2025. The hype surrounding the duo is real as one postseason award has included them on its preseason watch list.
The Maxwell Award, given annually to the most outstanding player in college football, released its preseason watch list this week, which includes Arnold and Coleman. Auburn's representation joins a long list of SEC players that have earned early consideration for the award, including Florida QB DJ Lagway, Georgia RB Nate Frazier, and Texas A&M RB Le'Veon Moss.
Coleman returns to Auburn after a solid freshman campaign in 2024. The Phenix City, Alabama native caught 37 passes for 598 yards last season, with eight touchdowns. His production skyrocketed later in Auburn's schedule as he logged 22 catches for 306 yards and six touchdowns over Auburn's final three games. According to Pro Football Focus data, Coleman dropped just three passes last season and hauled in 68.5% of passes thrown his way.
Arnold is the new kid on the block for the Tigers' offense, transferring to the Plains from Oklahoma. He is set to take over the starting quarterback role following the departure of Payton Thorne, who held the position for the last two seasons. Arnold won the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2022 and saw time as a starter for the Sooners last season. However, Arnold is looking for a fresh start with Auburn, where he will have a stellar wide receiver unit to pass to and an experienced offensive line blocking for him.
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