The Auburn wide receiver room looks vastly different than it did a year ago.

In the offseason, the Tigers added four names to the room, bringing in transfers Caleb Burton III, Nick Mardner, Shane Hooks and Jyaire Shorter.

With so many new guys, who obviously were welcomed to The Plains because Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff saw potential for them to contribute in Year 1, it’s easy for the returning receivers on Auburn’s roster to be overshadowed.

That hasn’t been the case for sophomore Jay Fair, who — after a freshman season that saw him haul in just two passes — has drawn high praise from anyone who’s asked about him.

First-year offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery has been impressed with Fair since he was brought in to lead Freeze’s offense in December.

“I think he’s electric, right? I thought he put on some good weight and good muscle this summer,” Montgomery said of Fair before commending strength and conditioning coach Dom Studzinski.

Auburn’s first-year wide receivers coach Marcus Davis also gushed about what Fair brings to the table when he steps onto the field.

“He’s got some strong hands to be a smaller guy,” Davis said. “He can catch the ball across the middle. He’s good with the ball in his hands.”

But when you ask about the second-year slot receiver, you won’t get far in any conversation without hearing about Fair’s intangibles — especially the newfound, growing confidence he’s found in the offseason between his first and second seasons.

Senior cornerback Jaylin Simpson has seen a number of receivers come through during his four seasons at Auburn. Simpson has also seen plenty of guys make big leaps between their first and second years.

But Fair’s progress sounds a little different than what Simpson has seen from guys in the past.

“I think he just flipped the switch,” Simpson said. “He had his little freshman year just sitting back and learning. He’s caught onto this college life and college football. He’s just ready for his chance.”

And if the media’s limited looks at fall camp are any indication, Fair might be well on his way to getting that chance.

Through a majority of what has been open for media viewing, Fair has spent his reps alongside what’s believed to be the starting offense — the exception being Auburn’s ongoing quarterback battle, which might be narrowing as of Tuesday night.

“He’s been getting more and more mature every day. Just getting all his routes — his routes have always been great. His confidence has reached a high from last year,” sophomore wide receiver Camden Brown said. “I remember last year, he was already enrolled. But he was always second guessing stuff. Now he’s comfortable, and that’s great for him. I’m ready to see him rock and roll.”