What kind of leader is Auburn football getting in Jackson Arnold? Former teammates explain

Since his transfer to Auburn, Jackson Arnold has become one of the hottest offseason topics around the Southeastern conference.

With the Oklahoma Sooners speaking at SEC media days Wednesday, there was no ill will towards their former signal caller.

“Jackson is a great player,” R Mason Thomas said. “When Jackson was here, he took things like a pro and I’m glad he was able to find a home. It’s going to be exciting for him to come back to our stadium and play.”

Defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings called Arnold’s return on September 20th a redemption game.

Seeing everything that transpired with the Sooners benching Arnold last season, Spears-Jennings spoke on the positive impact he had on Oklahoma’s locker room.

“He’s got a great staff around him and I think he’s going to have a great time at Auburn,” Spears-Jennings said. “Him coming back to Norman is going to be like a redemption game.”

“I feel like Jackson is a great guy on and off the field. He was just young, and I feel like this year is really his time to shine. He brings all the guys together and his uplifting spirit makes him the great leader he is.”

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

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