Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze did not hold back when analyzing the Tigers 2025 roster during Wednesday’s AMBUSH coaches caravan.

On the offensive side of the ball, the biggest questions heading into fall camp is the running back rotation.

With Cobb and Damari Alston taking majority of the first and second team reps during the spring football period. Freeze has confidence the entire position group can shine this year.

“I’m excited. I think Jeremiah Cobb is going to have a breakout year. He’s super talented. Great long speed. I just don’t think he’s had enough touches to show what he can really do,” Freeze said.

“Damari Alston is a solid back in every manner. He can do it all. He is one of the greatest leaders we have.”

With 681 career yards and four touchdowns with the Tigers, Alston is a player Freeze trust to carry the load out the backfield. However, Cobb is set to get more touches behind probable starter Alston.

Through his first two seasons, Cobb has 260 career rushing yards and two touchdowns. He also ranked third in the SEC averaging 23.6 return yards.

“I think that room is solid. I don’t know that people would look at it and say it’s elite, but I don’t think there’s any way that would be a reason we don’t win football games. I think they are very capable and great teammates too,” Freeze added.

Tigers also brought in former UConn running back Durell Robinson in the transfer portal, who did not participate in the spring with a leg injury. Not to mention, freshmen Alvin Henderson and Omar Mabson are also in the mix.

“Durell didn’t get to see him in the spring,” Freeze added. Love what I see from him right now in summer workouts. He’s got the body type, and it looks the right way. He’s got some good tape from UConn. I do think it will be those three mainly. Alvin has a bright, bright future and he might surprise us early on, and Omar.”

Jerry Humphrey III covers Auburn sports forAL.com. You can follow him on X at @Jerryhump3or email him at [email protected].